UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
69 - Ceramic products (HS 69)
Global exports
$58.91B
Global imports
$48.56B
Top exporter share
37.3%
Top importer share
16.8%
- Global ceramic product exports totaled $58.9B in 2024.
- Global ceramic product imports reached $48.6B in 2024.
- China led global ceramic product exports with $22.0B, accounting for 37.3% of the total.
- The United States was the top importer, receiving $8.1B in ceramic products, representing 16.8% of global imports.
- Italy and Spain were significant exporters, with $5.7B and $4.5B in exports, respectively.
- Germany and France were key importers, with imports of $3.1B and $2.4B.
Global Ceramic Products Trade Overview in 2024
In 2024, the global trade in ceramic products (HS2 69) saw total exports reaching $58.9B and total imports valued at $48.6B. This product category encompasses a wide range of goods, from tiles and sanitary fixtures to tableware and industrial ceramics. The market is characterized by significant contributions from a few key exporting and importing nations, including China and the United States.
See also: ChinaUnited States
Major Players in Ceramic Products Trade
China dominated the export market for ceramic products in 2024, with exports totaling $22.0B, representing 37.3% of the global share. Other significant exporters included Italy with $5.7B and Spain with $4.5B. On the import side, the United States was the largest consumer, importing $8.1B in ceramic products, or 16.8% of worldwide imports. Germany and France also featured prominently as top importers, with $3.1B and $2.4B in imports, respectively.
Prominent Ceramic Products Trade Routes
Analysis of trade flows reveals several major routes for ceramic products. The primary export route was from China to the United States, valued at $2.8B. Another significant route involved Mexico exporting to the United States, amounting to $1.3B. Italy also maintained strong trade relationships, notably exporting $808.2M to France and $747.5M to the United States.
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (37.3% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (16.8% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 54.7%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 66.2%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Ceramic products - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Ceramic products - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Ceramic products - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 69 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.4%
Ceramic products - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, heart… | $17.95B | 30.5% |
| 6910 | Ceramic sinks, wash basins, was… | $8.78B | 14.9% |
| 6911 | Tableware, kitchenware, other h… | $8.71B | 14.8% |
| 6909 | Ceramic ware for laboratory, ch… | $7.02B | 11.9% |
| 6902 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tile… | $4.17B | 7.1% |
| 6913 | Statuettes and other ornamental… | $2.29B | 3.9% |
| 6912 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware,… | $2.29B | 3.9% |
| 6903 | Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, c… | $2.27B | 3.8% |
| 6914 | Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in cha… | $2.24B | 3.8% |
| 6904 | Ceramic building bricks, floor… | $1.92B | 3.3% |
| 6905 | Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, co… | $720.38M | 1.2% |
| 6901 | Bricks, blocks, tiles and other… | $115.10M | 0.2% |
Subcategory names are truncated; hover to see the full description.
Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6904 | Ceramic building bricks, floor… | 5.7% | $1.92B |
| 6912 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware,… | 3.6% | $2.29B |
| 6909 | Ceramic ware for laboratory, ch… | 2.4% | $7.02B |
| 6903 | Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, c… | 2.4% | $2.27B |
| 6914 | Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in cha… | 1.5% | $2.24B |
| 6911 | Tableware, kitchenware, other h… | 0.8% | $8.71B |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, heart… | 0.7% | $17.95B |
| 6905 | Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, co… | -0.2% | $720.38M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.2%
Ceramic products - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, heart… | $16.01B | 33.0% |
| 6910 | Ceramic sinks, wash basins, was… | $6.59B | 13.6% |
| 6909 | Ceramic ware for laboratory, ch… | $6.10B | 12.6% |
| 6912 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware,… | $3.88B | 8.0% |
| 6902 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tile… | $3.87B | 8.0% |
| 6911 | Tableware, kitchenware, other h… | $3.55B | 7.3% |
| 6903 | Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, c… | $2.31B | 4.8% |
| 6914 | Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in cha… | $1.92B | 4.0% |
| 6913 | Statuettes and other ornamental… | $1.76B | 3.6% |
| 6904 | Ceramic building bricks, floor… | $1.12B | 2.3% |
| 6905 | Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, co… | $677.95M | 1.4% |
| 6901 | Bricks, blocks, tiles and other… | $257.19M | 0.5% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6914 | Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in cha… | 5.6% | $1.92B |
| 6904 | Ceramic building bricks, floor… | 3.1% | $1.12B |
| 6912 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware,… | 2.3% | $3.88B |
| 6913 | Statuettes and other ornamental… | 2.0% | $1.76B |
| 6909 | Ceramic ware for laboratory, ch… | 2.0% | $6.10B |
| 6903 | Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, c… | 1.8% | $2.31B |
| 6910 | Ceramic sinks, wash basins, was… | 1.7% | $6.59B |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, heart… | 0.5% | $16.01B |
Explore country profiles
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
Top exporter → importer routes among the largest exporters (bounded at build-time).
| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $2.84B | 4.8% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $1.33B | 2.2% |
| China (CHN) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $1.09B | 1.8% |
| China (CHN) | Rep. of Korea (KOR) | $959.88M | 1.6% |
| China (CHN) | Malaysia (MYS) | $897.64M | 1.5% |
| Italy (ITA) | France (FRA) | $808.17M | 1.4% |
| Italy (ITA) | USA (USA) | $747.46M | 1.3% |
| China (CHN) | Philippines (PHL) | $687.19M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | Thailand (THA) | $686.68M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | Indonesia (IDN) | $660.25M | 1.1% |
| Spain (ESP) | USA (USA) | $624.99M | 1.1% |
| Italy (ITA) | Germany (DEU) | $596.48M | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Russian Federation (RUS) | $592.39M | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Australia (AUS) | $590.03M | 1.0% |
| Poland (POL) | Germany (DEU) | $579.42M | 1.0% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $58.91B • Imports total: $48.56B
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