Market Segmentation
Growing demand for ceramic tiles in this industry rises from the need to address current construction problems as well as future innovative structural designs. Presently, construction problems include widespread infrastructural decay, which is attributed to the exhaustion of material life for many concrete structures. The tremendous cost of rehabilitation has created a market for materials with a much longer life span and requires minimal maintenance. This is expected to have a positive impact on the market over the forecast period. Application growth in the construction industry in BRICS and the Middle East is expected to drive the market for ceramic tiles for residential and non-residential construction projects. The growth in construction spending in the emerging Middle Eastern economies can be attributed to the strong industrial and economic development coupled with population expansion, which is likely to have a positive impact on the demand for ceramic tiles in these regions over the forecast period.
The ceramic tiles manufacturing process has highly evolved over the past years. The requirement for high-quality materials with good efficiency levels has developed new firing and pressing technologies for ceramic tiles. Digital technology has highly affected the ceramic tiles market over the past few years. Digital inkjet printing technology for ceramic tiles has introduced tiles with a variety of colors, designs, and appearances. Inkjet technology allows high-quality and high-speed printing with a speed of around 50 meters per minute. The print on the ceramics can be applied to the edges thus allowing perfection in printing. This technology allows manufacturers for flexibility and innovation in designing ceramic tiles. Increasing R&D activities for innovation in material technology for the development of environment-friendly and organic tiles are expected to open new opportunities for the ceramic tiles industry, thus propelling growth over the forecast period.
Glass and rubber tiles are some of the commonly used alternate products for ceramic tiles. The development of modern glass technology in the 1990s to recreate used glass for green tiles production, has resulted in a resurgence of floor and wall cladding. Glass tiles are majorly used in kitchens, spas, and bathrooms. High rigidity and plasticity are the key properties that differentiate glass tiles from their ceramic counterparts. Demand for rubber flooring is increasing significantly in hospitals, retail stores, and residential buildings as they are more comfortable as compared to ceramic tiles. Reduced risk of injury and reduction in the strain of feet and legs is expected to propel the demand for these over the coming years. Other alternatives also include bamboo, FSC-certified and reclaimed wood, and cork flooring. The development of a wide range of flooring material options is expected to hamper the growth of the ceramic tiles market over the forecast period.
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Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
Company overview
Financial performance
Product benchmarking
Latest strategic developments
Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance