Key figures for 2024 point to a period of stabilisation
A hundred international media outlets attend the international press conference held by the Spanish ceramic tile industry at CEVISAMA. In addition to 2024 data, the event was an opportunity to present the latest designs and trends from the participating companies
ASCER presented the prizes for the 23rd edition of the Tile of Spain Architecture and Interior Design awards
ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association, today held an international press
conference within the framework of the CEVISAMA trade fair. Backed by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, the event was an opportunity to present the latest innovation and design trends from the exhibiting companies, before ending with the presentation of the 23rd edition of ASCER’s annual Tile of Spain Architecture and Interior Design Awards. ASCER’s president, Vicente Nomdedeu Lluesma, gave the provisional industry overview for 2024, which closed on a slightly positive note in terms of production, domestic sales and employment.
Total turnover for the sector in 2024 reached €4.819 billion, reflecting a moderate year-on-year drop of 0.9%, with international markets accounting for 72%, a continuation of the negative trend.
Conversely, the domestic market experienced slight growth. Exports to 186 countries amounted to €3.479 billion (-2.4%), whereas domestic sales grew by 3.1%, reaching €1.34 billion (provisional figures).
Geographically, Europe remains the primary market for Tile of Spain, with six countries ranking among the top ten export destinations and concentrating 51.1% of all exports (40.2% within the EU27). The United States leads the ranking of countries, with sales totalling €470.2 million, 13.5% of total exports.
