Articles
Sharp increase of the world tile production
In 2021, world tile production reached 18,339 million sqm, up 7.2% from the 17,101 million sqm recorded in 2020. The result reflects the strong increase of tile demand in all geographical areas, which brought world tile consumption growing to 18,209 million sqm (+6.8%). Read More
2022 World Production and Consumption of Ceramic Tiles 10th Edition
Despite the negative expectations caused by the Covid pandemic and factory lockdowns, global tile production and consumption figures increased in 2020 after declining in the previous two years, while trade is affected by the sanitary emergency and the consequent slowdown in international transport and logistics, with a drop in exports and imports of tiles. Read More
Housing decline leads to slow flooring growth
Catalina Research has released its latest Floor Coverings Industry Quarterly Update. According to the report, U.S. floor coverings manufacturer sales (shipments minus exports plus imports) growth slowed substantially in the third quarter of 2022 as rising interest rates caused the housing market to decline. Read More
Year-to-Date Ceramic Imports Down 0.8% in Square Meters
Compared to the previous year for the period from January to August, total ceramic imports in square meters were down by 0.8%, according to Grosser Consulting. Read More
Q2 U.S. Retail Vacancy Rate Hit Lowest Level in 15 Years
"Bricks-and-mortar store owners are emerging from the pandemic with surprising strength, posting some of their best numbers in years and plotting expansions as more Americans venture out to buy things again,” reports the Wall Street Journal. Read More
