In Q4-2023 (pre-estimates) world trade of Ceramic Flags and Paving (hearth or wall tiles) recorded again a year-over-year decrease of -12.8% in EUR, after -12.8% y-o-y in the first 3 quarters of 2023. In cumulative terms, in year 2023 world trade of Ceramic Flags and Paving recorded an overall year-over-year decrease of -12.8% in EUR.
As regards major competitors, in year 2023 India was the best performer in exports of Ceramic Flags and Paving compared to year 2022, while the other main exporters recorded negative Y-o-Y results.