Economics and markets

Exports down by 2.69% in quantities and 2.83% in value

The results of the sector survey and the comments of the chairmen of the ceramic associations

28/10/03 -The tile cutting segment is made up of about 83 companies, of smaller dimensions than those in the decoration segment. They employ a total of 1500 people and have a turnover of 150 million euro. The sample analysed in the survey consists of 11 companies that represent 15% of the total and generate a turnover of 22 million euro, 12% on 2001.

In the future the production of the Italian tile industry will fall to 400-450 sq.m/year.

28/10/03 - The sector survey analysed 29 of the approximately 118 companies that make up the third fire decoration segment in the Modena and Reggio Emilia ceramic cluster. Total turnover amounted to about 350 million euro in 2002. The sampled companies reported a turnover of about 147 million euro, 2.7% down on the 151 million euro of 2001.

The rankings by turnover, exports, production and employees

Rate of fall of building investments expected to slow in 2003

Domestic production rises to 62 million square metres, ceramic tile demand reaches 43 millions square metres

Rankings of top 10 Spanish manufacturers in terms of turnover, exports and production

Indicators published for listed companies and building sector updated as of 17 June

Increase in turnover, domestic sales and exports

Sector statistical survey published

In spite of the stagnant economy, the construction sector continues to perform well with an increase in new orders, housing starts and housing completions

A detailed analysis of the figures from the national statistical survey of the Italian ceramic tile industry

Substantial nominal and real price increases in four-year period 1998-2002

A glance at the quarterly reports of ceramic sector companies listed on the stock market

27,000 new houses built in 2002 and expansion expected to continue until 2010

Tile production has increased fivefold over the past 5 years and the leading companies are using Italian technology

Fall in house sales in first quarter, slight increase in number of new houses in March

Americans increase investments in aesthetic and structural improvements to their homes