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Global Ceramic Tiles Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Ceramic Tiles in Million Square Feet. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 163 companies including many key and niche players such as Canteras Cerro Negro SA, Cecrisa S.A, Ceramiche Atlas Concorde S.p.A., Ceramika Tubadzin II Sp. z o.o, Cristal Cerámica S.A., Crossville, Inc., Eliane Revestimentos Ceramicos, Florida Tile Industries, Inc., Florim USA Inc., Gainey Ceramics Inc., Grupo Industrial Saltillo S.A. de C.V, Grespania SA, Grupo Uralita, Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti SpA, Johnson Tiles Limited, Ilva S.A., Internacional De Ceramica SA DE CV, Iris Ceramica SpA, Jordan Ceramic Industries Company Ltd., Kajaria Ceramics Ltd., Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi A.S, Lamosa Revestimientos S.A. de C.V., Lira Keramika, Lasselsberger, A. S, Mohawk Industries, Malaysian Mosaics Berhad, Mannington Mills Inc., Marazzi Group S.p.A, Nitco Ltd., Panariagroup Industrie Ceramiche S.p.a., Pilkington Group Plc, Porcelanite-Lamosa, Portobello SA, RAK Ceramics Co., Regency Ceramics Limited, Roca Sanitario, S.A., Saudi Ceramic Company, Somany Ceramics Ltd., The Siam Cement Public Company Limited, and Villeroy & Boch AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Ceramic Tiles I-3
Ceramic Tiles Classification I-3
Glazed or Unglazed I-3
Porous or Compact-Bodied I-3
Pressed or Extruded I-3
Types of Ceramic Tiles I-3
Clinker Tiles I-3
Terracotta Tiles I-4
Cottoforte Tiles I-4
Porcelain Tiles I-4
Red Stoneware Tiles I-4
Majolica I-4
White Body Single-Fired and Monoporosa Tiles I-4
Whitebody Earthenware Tiles I-5

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET ANALYSIS II-1
Current & Future Analysis: A Review II-1
BRIC: To Drive Global Growth in the Short-to- Medium Term Period II-1
Slowdown in the European Construction Industry: A Cause of
Concern II-2
Key Statistical Data II-3
Table 1: World Ceramic Tiles Consumption by Leading Countries
(2006-2011) - Consumption Volume in Million Square Feet for
China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Iran, Vietnam, Egypt, USA,
Spain, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Italy, Turkey, Thailand
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3

Table 2: World Ceramic Tiles Production by Leading Countries
(2006-2011): Production Volume in Million Square Feet for
China, Brazil, India, Italy, Iran, Spain, Vietnam, Indonesia,
Turkey, Egypt, Mexico, Thailand, Russia, Poland, Malaysia and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4

Table 3: World Ceramic Tiles Exports by Leading Countries
(2006 - 2011) - Volume Exports in Million Square Feet for
China, Italy, Spain, Turkey Brazil, Mexico, Iran, Thailand,
Poland, Portugal, UAE, Vietnam, Germany, Egypt, Malaysia and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5

Table 4: World Ceramic Tiles Imports by Leading Countries
(2006-2011) - Breakdown by Volume in Million Square Feet for
China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Iran, Vietnam, Egypt, USA,
Saudi Arabia, Russia and Mexico (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-6
Market Trends and Issues II-7
Urbanization - the Mega Growth Driver II-7
Stone Tile: Imitating Nature II-7
Technological Development II-7
Digital Printing Drives the Ceramic Tiles Market II-7
Demand for Thin Tiles Surging ll-8

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-9
Raw Materials Overview II-9
Ceramic Tiles Classification II-9
Glazed or Unglazed II-9
Porous or Compact-Bodied II-9
Pressed or Extruded II-9
Types of Ceramic Tiles II-10
Clinker Tiles II-10
Terracotta Tiles II-10
Cottoforte Tiles II-10
Porcelain Tiles II-10
Red Stoneware Tiles II-10
Majolica II-10
White Body Single-Fired and Monoporosa Tiles II-11
White Body Earthenware Tiles II-11
Ceramic Mosaic Tile II-11
Quarry Tile II-11
Paver Tile II-11
Application Areas and Selection Factors II-11
Different Categories of Ceramic Tiles II-11
Technical Properties II-12
Regularity Properties II-12
Structural Properties II-12
Mechanical Properties II-12
Massive Mechanical Properties II-12
Surface Mechanical Properties II-12
Thermo-Hygrometric Properties II-12
Chemical Properties II-13
Safety Properties II-13
Glossary of Ceramic Tile Terms II-13
Tile Density and Moisture Absorption II-13
Production Methods II-14
Ceramic Tiles Production II-14
Bicottura II-14
Monocottura II-14
Maintenance of Tiles II-14

3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-15
Somany Ceramics Signs Partnership with Iris Ceramica Group II-15
Somany Ceramics to Increase Capacity II-15
Union Mosaic Industry to Acquire TT Ceramic II-15
Electronics For Imaging Takes Over Cretaprint II-15
Malwa Mirage Ceramics Sets Up Digital Ceramic Wall Tiles
Facility in Pune II-16
Kajaria Ceramics to Establish Ceramic Tile Factory in Uzbekistan II-16
East Coast Tile Inks Exclusive Distribution Agreement with
StonePeak Ceramics II-16
Xennia Technology Signs Distribution Partnership with Esmaltes II-16
Modwalls® Enters into Design Partnership with Clayhaus Ceramics II-17
Hastings Tile & Bath Enters into Partnership with UnoCeramica II-17
Kajaria Ceramics and Vitra Enter into Alliance II-17
Johnsons Tiles Secures Contract from Asda II-17
China America to Acquire Ziyang Ceramics Company II-18
Orient Ceramics & Industries Sets-Up Orient Tile Boutique II-18
Somany Ceramics Acquires Interest in Vintage Tiles II-18
BolognaFiere and Confindustria Ceramica Ink Agreement II-18
International Ceramics City and RAK Ceramics Sign Agreement II-19
Mohawk Industries Enter into Joint Venture with Sanfi Ceramics II-19
Megan and Jason Coleman Establish Clayhaus Ceramics II-19
Lanka Ceramics to Merge Operations of Subsidiaries II-20
Somany Ceramics Acquires Significant Minority Interest in VTPL II-20
Kajaria Ceramics Takes Over Majority Interest in Soriso Ceramic II-20

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE
BUILDER II-21
Porcelanite Lamosa and LB Sign Trade Agreement II-21
RAK Ceramics Collaborates with Capitol Tiles II-21
RAK Ceramics and KLUDI Establish KLUDI- RAK JV in India II-21
China Ceramics Acquires Gaoan Facility II-21
Walker & Zanger Acquires Majority Stake in Cerámica Antique II-22
Zorka Keramika Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Keraben II-22
Microban International and Dal-Tile Enter into Exclusive North
American Partnership II-22
IPS Ceramics Enters into Management Buyout with Dyson Thermal
Technologies Kiln Furniture II-22
CoorsTek to Acquire Advanced Ceramic Business of Saint-Gobain II-23
Orient Ceramics & Industries Takes over Majority Stake in Bell
Ceramics II-23
Elgin Butler Takes Over Trikeenan Tileworks II-23
Malwa Mirage Impex Constructs New Production Plant II-23
Lasselberger Establishes First Phase of Ceramic Tile Unit II-24
Nitco to Expand in Retail Sector II-24
WZ Holdings Purchases Majority Stak in Ceramica Antique II-24

5. PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES II-25
RAK Ceramics to Introduce Eco Friendly Bathware Products II-25
Somany Ceramics Introduces Duragres VC Tiles II-25
British Ceramic Tile Launches Ceramic Wall Tiles II-25
CP Group to Introduce Cookhouse Wall Tiles II-25
British Ceramic Tile Introduces Marchmont and Hinton Range of
Tiles II-26
RAK Ceramics Launches RAK Elite Series in India II-26
Villeroy & Boch Unveils New Tile Range II-27
Florida Tile Unveils Pristine II-27

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-28
British Ceramic Tile Unveils New Tile Ranges II-28
RAK Ceramics to Unveil New Designs and Products II-28
Dal-Tile Introduces New Glazed Porcelain Collections Featuring
OutStand Technology™ II-28
Fireclay Tile Introduces Express Series Recycled Ceramic Tile II-29
Decolight Ceramics Introduces Double Charged Vitrified Tiles II-29
RAK Ceramics Introduces RAK Styler Tiles Range in India II-29
Mariwasa Siam Ceramics Launches Tile Designs II-30
ANN SACKS® Launches Barbara Barry Designed Frame and Starburst
Tiles II-30
Craven Dunnill Introduces Renaissance Tile Collection II-30
Florida Tile to Showcase Tile Lines II-30
Fireclay Tile Launches Claymonde Wall Tile Collection II-31
Kaleseramik Introduces Kalesinterfleks II-31
Florida Tile to Introduce Ceramic, 9x18Format Porcelain, High
Definition Porcelain& Glass Tile Lines II-31
RAK Ceramics Rolls Out Junior Tiles Collection II-32
GEMMA Ceramics Launches New Range of Ceramic Tiles II-32
TAU Ceramica Launches Eco Tiles II-32
RAK Ceramics Launches Rakslim Tile II-32
Ceramiche Refin Introduces New Range of Products II-33
Ceramishe Refine Launches R+Evolution Ceramic Slabs II-33
RAK Ceramics Introduces RAK Luminos Tiles II-33
RAK Ceramics Introduces Elegance Ceramics II-33
Malwa Mirage Ceramics Launches Mirage Ceramics Tiles Range II-34
British Ceramic Tile Rolls Out New Ceramic Tiles Ranges II-34
Newtech to Introduce Keramagic printer System for Ceramic Tiles II-35
Canakkale Seramik and Kalebodur Releases Latest Ceramic Tiles
Range II-35
Daltile Rolls Out Innovative Product Ranges II-35
Mannington Unveils New Ceramic Tiles Ranges II-36
Pilkington's Presents Innovative Select Ceramic Wall Tile
Collection II-36
Roca Cerámica Launches Prêt-à-Porter Ceramic Floor Tiles II-36
Ilva Introduces ECO Land Series II-37

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-38
Canteras Cerro Negro SA (Argentina) II-38
Cecrisa S.A (Brazil) II-38
Ceramiche Atlas Concorde S.p.A. (Italy) II-38
Ceramika Tubadzin II Sp. z o.o (Poland) II-38
Cristal Cerámica S.A. (Spain) II-38
Crossville, Inc. (USA) II-39
Eliane Revestimentos Ceramicos (Brazil) II-39
Florida Tile Industries, Inc. (USA) II-39
Florim USA Inc. (USA) II-39
Gainey Ceramics Inc. (USA) II-40
Grupo Industrial Saltillo S.A. de C.V (Mexico) II-40
Grespania SA (Spain) II-40
Grupo Uralita (Spain) II-40
Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti SpA (Italy) II-40
Johnson Tiles Limited (UK) II-40
Ilva S.A. (Argentina) II-41
Internacional De Ceramica SA DE CV (Mexico) II-41
Iris Ceramica SpA (Italy) II-41
Jordan Ceramic Industries Company Ltd. (Jordan) II-42
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (India) II-42
Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi A.S (Turkey) II-42
Lamosa Revestimientos S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) II-42
Lira Keramika (Belarus) II-43
Lasselsberger, A. S (Czech Republic) II-43
Mohawk Industries (USA) II-43
Malaysian Mosaics Berhad (Malaysia) II-43
Mannington Mills Inc. (USA) II-43
Marazzi Group S.p.A. (Italy) II-44
Nitco Ltd. (India) II-44
Panariagroup Industrie Ceramiche S.p.a. (Italy) II-44
Pilkington Group Plc (UK) II-45
Porcelanite-Lamosa (Mexico) II-45
Portobello SA (Brazil) II-45
RAK Ceramics Co. (UAE) II-45
Regency Ceramics Limited (India) II-46
Roca Sanitario, S.A. (Spain) II-46
Saudi Ceramic Company (Saudi Arabia) II-46
Somany Ceramics Ltd. (India) II-46
The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (Thailand) II-46
Villeroy & Boch AG (Germany) II-47

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-48
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
Million Square Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 6: World Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Ceramic Tiles by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Market Overview III-1
Table 8: The US Ceramic Tiles Market by Leading Players
(2011) - Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Value for
Mohawk/Dal-Tile, Marazzi, Crossville, Interceramic, Stone
Peak/ Fiandre, US/Laufen, Florida Tile/Panaria, Florim and
Imports (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
Recession and Beyond III-1
Competitive Scenario III-2
The Changing Consumer Psyche III-2
Thin Tiles in Vogue III-3
Innovation Essential for Success III-3
Porcelain Tiles Gain Demand in the US III-3
Developing Regions Overtake European Imports III-3
Challenges Facing the US Market III-3
Key Statistics III-4
Table 9: US Floor Covering Market by Type (2011) -
Percentage Breakdown for Carpets and Rugs, Vinyl, Ceramic,
Hardwood, Stone, Laminate and Rubber (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 10: US Floor Covering Market by End Use Segmensts
(2011) - Percentage Breakdown for Residential Commercial
and Residential New Construction (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 11: US Floor Covering Market by Leading Distribution
Channels (2011) - Percentage Breakdown for Specialty
Stores, Home Centers, Contractors and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 12: US Ceramic Tiles Imports by Country of Origin
(2010) - Import Volumes in Million Square Feet for Mexico,
China, Italy, Brazil and Spain (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 13: The US Ceramic Roofing Tiles Exports by Country
of Destination (2011) - Exports in '000 US$ for Haiti,
Guatemala, Bahamas, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Japan
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 14: The US Ceramic Roofing Tiles Imports by Country
of Origin (2011) - Imports in '000 US$ for Mexico,
Colombia, Spain, Australia, Honduras, France, Japan, Italy,
Chinam, Poland, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-6
Ceramic Tiles Pricing III-6
Strategic Corporate Developments III-6
Product/Service Launch III-8
Select Players III-8
B.Market Analytics III-10
Table 15: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 16: The US Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

2. CANADA III-12
A.Market Analysis III-12
Key Statistics III-12
Table 17: Canadian Ceramic Roofing Tiles Exports by Leading
Country of Destination (2011) - Exports in'000 US$ for
Kuwait, Japan, Ghana, USA, France, Bermuda and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 18: Canadian Ceramic Roofing Tiles Imports by Leading
Country of Origin (2011): Import Value in US$ for USA,
China, France (including Monaco and French Antilles),
Germany, Venezuela, Italy (includes Vatican City State),
Turkey, Belgium, Finland, Portugal, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13
B.Market Analytics III-14
Table 19: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 20: Canadian Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

3. JAPAN III-16
A.Market Analysis III-16
Key Statistics III-16
Table 21: Japanese Ceramic Tiles Imports by Country of
Origin (2011) - Percentage Breakdown of Value for China,
Italy, Philippines, Thailand, Spain and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
B.Market Analytics III-17
Table 22: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 23: Japanese Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

4. EUROPE III-19
A.Market Analysis III-19
Current and Future Analysis III-19
Fashion Trends in Europe III-19
Rising Competition from Cheap Imports III-19
Key Players Capitalize on Product Expertise III-20
Import-Export Market in Europe III-20
Select Players III-20
B.Market Analytics III-25
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Ceramic Tiles by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 25: European Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 26: European 15-Year Perspective for Ceramic Tiles by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe
Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-27

4a. FRANCE III-28
A.Market Analysis III-28
Current and Future Analysis III-28
B.Market Analytics III-28
Table 27: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 28: French Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

4b. GERMANY III-30
Market Analysis III-30
Table 29: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 30: German Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4c. ITALY III-32
A.Market Analysis III-32
Current and Future Analysis III-32
Italian Vitrified Stoneware Market: An Overview III-32
Environmental Safeguard III-32
Key Statistics III-33
Table 31: Italian Ceramic Tiles Exports by Leading
Countries of Destination (2011): Export Volumes in Million
Sq feet for France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg,
Austria, Switzerland, UK, Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden,
Russia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
Strategic Corporate Development III-33
B.Market Analytics III-34
Table 32: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 33: Italian Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-36
A.Market Analysis III-36
Current and Future Analysis III-36
A Surging Contract Ceramic Tiles Market III-36
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Imports III-37
Key Statistics III-37
Table 34: UK Ceramic Floor Tiles Market (2012) - Percentage
Breakdown by Volume for Type of Tiles for Porcelain,
Natural Stone, Unglazed Tiles, Terracotta and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
Strategic Corporate Developments III-37
Product/Service Launch III-38
B.Market Analytics III-40
Table 35: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 36: The UK Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4e. SPAIN III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Current and Future Analysis III-42
Structure of Spain's Ceramic Tiles Industry III-42
Trends in Spanish Tile Market III-42
Technological Advances III-42
Strategic Coroprate Developments III-43
B.Market Analytics III-44
Table 37: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 38: Spanish Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

4f. RUSSIA III-46
A.Market Analysis III-46
Current and Future Analysis III-46
B.Market Analytics III-46
Table 39: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 40: Russian Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

4g. REST OF EUROPE III-48
A.Market Analysis III-48
Current and Future Analysis III-48
B.Market Analytics III-48
Table 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in
Million Square Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 42: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles
Market with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-50
A.Market Analysis III-50
Current and Future Analysis III-50
Select Key Players III-50
B.Market Analytics III-52
Table 43: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Ceramic Tiles by Geographic Region - China,
India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years
2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 44: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles by
Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million
Square Feet for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 45: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Ceramic Tiles
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales
for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

5a. CHINA III-55
A.Market Analysis III-55
Current and Future Analysis III-55
Construction Industry in China III-55
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 46: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 47: Chinese Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

5b. INDIA III-58
A.Market Analysis III-58
Current and Future Analysis III-58
Ceramic Tiles - Growth Factors III-58
Housing III-59
Health Infrastructure III-59
Greater Demand for Commercial and Retail Space III-59
Outlook and Opportunities III-59
Risks and Threats III-60
Vitrified Tiles Market on a Growth Spree III-60
Dumping Clamps Domestic Manufacturer's Profits III-61
Key Statistics III-61
Table 48: Indian Ceramic Tile Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown by Segment for Floor Tile, Wall Tile and
Vitrified/ Porcelain Tile (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 49: Indian Tiles Market (2011): Leading Tiles
Manufacturers by Sales in '000 US$ - Sales Values for H&R
Johnson, Kajaria Ceramics, Somany Ceramics, Nitco Tiles,
Asian Granito, Orient Ceramics, Euro Ceramics, Bell
Ceramics, Regency Ceramics, Murudeshwar Ceramics,
Decolight Ceramics, and Restlite (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 50: Indian Ceramic Tiles Market (2008 - 2011):
Consumption Value in US$ Millions for Years 2008 through
2011 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 51: Indian Ceramic Tiles Market (2008 - 2011):
Production Volume in Million Sq Feet for Years 2008
through 2011 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 52: Indian Tiles Market (2008-2011) - Percentage
Share Breakdown for Small Sized and Big Sized Tiles for
Years 2008 Through 2011 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-63
Strategic Corporate Developments III-64
Product/Service Launch III-67
B.Market Analytics III-68
Table 53: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 54: Indian Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

5c. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC III-70
A.Market Analysis III-70
Current and Future Analysis III-70
Vietnam III-70
Tile Production Gains Momentum from Booming Construction
Industry III-70
Ceramics Manufacturers Plan Production Increase III-70
Ceramic Tiles Market in Vietnam III-70
Indonesia III-71
Indonesian Ceramics Industry III-71
Indonesian Ceramic Tiles Market: Leading Manufacturers,
Their Location and Brand III-71
Imports of Raw Materials III-71
B.Market Analytics III-72
Table 55: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in
Million Square Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 56: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Ceramic
Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for
Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

6. THE MIDDLE EAST III-74
A.Market Analysis III-74
Current and Future Analysis III-74
Ceramic Tile Production in Egypt III-74
Ceramic Tile Industry Witnesses Robust Growth in the UAE III-74
Strategic Coroprate Developments III-74
Product/Service Launch III-75
Select Players III-75
B.Market Analytics III-76
Table 57: The Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in
Million Square Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76

Table 58: The Middle East Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles
Market with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77

7. LATIN AMERICA III-78
A.Market Analysis III-78
Current and Future Analysis III-78
Select Players III-78
B.Market Analytics III-81
Table 59: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Ceramic Tiles by Geographic Region - Brazil and
Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2010 through
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 60: Latin American Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles
by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million
Square Feet for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 61: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Ceramic
Tiles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

7a. BRAZIL III-84
A.Market Analysis III-84
Current and Future Analysis III-84
B.Market Analytics III-84
Table 62: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Ceramic Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square
Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-84

Table 63: Brazilian Historic Review for Ceramic Tiles Market
with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

7b. REST OF LATIN AMERICA III-86
A.Market Analysis III-86
Current and Future Analysis III-86
B.Market Analytics III-86
Table 64: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current &
Future Analysis for Ceramic iles Market with Annual Sales in
Million Square Feet for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

Table 65: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Ceramic
Tiles Market with Annual Sales in Million Square Feet for
Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 156 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - (209)

The United States (99)
Canada (11)
Japan (15)
Europe (69)
- France (12)
- Germany (24)
- The United Kingdom (10)
- Italy (3)
- Spain (3)
- Rest of Europe (17)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (15)

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Ceramic_Manufacturing Industry: Global Ceramic Tiles Industry

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