According to data processed by ACIMAC Research Dept., world sanitaryware production has grown by 61.3% from 216.6 to 349.3 million pieces over the decade 2004-2014, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.
Based on preliminary figures published by the Acimac Research Department, the sector’s turnover has risen by 11.7% to a record high of 2.05 billion euros.
Ceramic World Review anticipates the key figures of the third edition of the publication “World production and consumption of ceramic tiles” produced by the Acimac Research Department and due to be released in November.
Antonio Carlos Kieling, secretary general of Anfacer, describes the economic, political and social context in which the world’s second largest ceramic industry operates.
According to figures for the sanitaryware, refractories and tableware sectors unveiled at the Confindustria Ceramica 2015 Members’ Meeting, the total turnover of the three sectors has risen to 773 million euros
L'80% del fatturato generato dalle società estere deriva da vendite nel medesimo mercato sede dello stabilimento, il 20% da esportazioni nello stesso continente
According to the Confindustria Ceramica - Prometeia Forecasting Report updated to May, the industry will see a steady recovery in 2015 followed by a rapid acceleration in 2016.
Italian tile production is expected to increase during these two years by 1.1% and 3.4% respectively, as are total sales (+1% and +3.2%). Sales continue to be buoyed by the strong performance in international…
Confindustria Ceramica unveils the 2014 figures for the Italian ceramic industry, including a turnover of 5.687 billion euros, 75% generated by exports.
According to an ITA (Italian Trade Agency) report published in November, the Moroccan construction industry has generated a turnover of more than 500 million euros and an added value of 3.2 billion euros over the last five years, corresponding to average annual growth of 5%. Following a small contraction in 2013, the industry closed 2014 with positive figures.
In 2014 the country saw a recovery in private consumption (+4.9% in the third quarter of 2014) and in public spending (+8.8%), as well as fresh growth in exports (+15%), while GDP marked up 6.8% growth in the third quarter compared to the 2.1% average for 2013.
In spite of a relatively peaceful period of transition following the Arab Spring, Tunisia's economic growth has slowed considerably. Compared to an average annual GDP growth of 5% in the pre-revolution period, 2014 closed with a (nonetheless quite respectable) +2.7%.
Algeria is enjoying a period of relative stability. According to World Bank estimates, real GDP grew by 3% in 2014 compared to 2.8% in 2013, while further 3.3% growth is expected this year followed by 3.5% per year in 2016-2017.
The grave security situation in Libya is hindering the launch of projects and investment strategies, which are essential in a country that needs to build or rebuild much of its building stock and infrastructure in virtually every sector.
The economic and financial figures for the largest 205 brick and roof tile manufacturers continue to reflect the difficulties experienced by the sector, albeit with signs of improvement.
The study from Acimac Research Department reveals two contrasting but profitable business models. Six Italian companies feature amongst the best performers.
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