$115 million! Analysis of China’s ceramic tile import data in 2023
According to the relevant customs statistics, in 2023, China's total import and export of ceramic tiles reached 4.562 billion US dollars. Among them, the total export was 4.447 billion US dollars, and the total import was 115 million US dollars. In RMB terms, the total import and export of ceramic tiles in China was 32.103 billion yuan, with the total export being 31.294 billion yuan and the total import being 809 million yuan.
In 2023, the import market of ceramic tiles in China showed a relatively stable trend. The specific performance can be seen in the gradual increase in the variety and quality of imported ceramic tiles, reflecting the continuous pursuit of high-quality products by the market. At the same time, the import sources also became more diversified, indicating the increasing openness and competitiveness of the market.
It can be seen from the above data that in 2023, the import of ceramic tiles in China showed a downward trend. The import volume and value both decreased compared to the previous year.
The specific import category statistics show that the import of large slabs/rock slabs (HS code 69072190) accounted for a relatively large proportion, and the average import price was also relatively high. This indicates that there is a certain demand for high-quality imported ceramic tiles in the market.
China’s ceramic tile import classification statistics in 2023
( see appendix 1)
(Data source: Customs; sorted by Ceramic Information)
It is known from the statistical data in the above table that in 2023, the ceramic tiles with HS code 69072190 had the largest import volume in China, accounting for 81.84% of the total import amount; followed by HS code 69074090, accounting for 9.02% of the total import amount.
In 2023, the total import amount of ceramic tiles in China was 115 million US dollars, with a year-on-year decrease of 21.27%.
Monthly Statistics of Ceramic Tile Import Amount
(Unit: US dollars)
The top five countries for ceramic tile imports in China in 2023.
(Data source: Customs; sorted by Ceramic Information). In terms of import volume, the amount of ceramic tile imports from countries such as Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Germany in China has all declined, especially in Turkey and Germany. (ps: There are doubts about the data of Germany, but the customs data is indeed like this.).
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The top five countries for ceramic tile imports in China in 2023.
(Data source: Customs; sorted by Ceramic Information).
Statistics on ceramic tile imports in the top five provinces (cities). Based on the relevant customs statistics and analysis, Ceramic Information shows that the top five provinces (cities) with ceramic tile import amounts in China are Guangdong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Beijing, and Hainan, among which Guangdong accounts for 30.79% of the ceramic tile imports. Except for Zhejiang and Hainan, the other three provinces (cities) all show negative growth.
The top five provinces (cities) with ceramic tile import amounts in China in 2023.
(Data source: Customs; sorted by Ceramic Information).
Based on the relevant customs statistics and analysis, Ceramic Information shows that the top five provinces (cities) with ceramic tile import volumes in China are Guangdong, Shanghai, Beijing, Zhejiang, and Hainan, among which Guangdong accounts for 39.26% of the ceramic tile imports, and compared with 2022, the decline rate is 23.69%.
The top five provinces (cities) with ceramic tile import volumes in China in 2023
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