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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

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manufacturers have plentiful deposits of clay and feldspar, an efficient and well-respected labor force, local community support, state-of-the-art equipment and affordable energy—so much so that major exporters from Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico and China have built facilities in the U.S. . “In fact, U.S.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Department of Commerce.

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Tile continues downward slide

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The five countries from which the most tiles were imported in 2023 based on volume were: India (42.6%); Spain -19.4%; Mexico -7.8%; Italy -20.5%; Brazil -18.6%. FOB factory sales of domestic shipments (less exports) in 2023 were $1.50 India was the largest exporter by volume to the U.S. share of U.S. What’s more, U.S. in 2022.

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Ceramic consumption rises in Q3

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FOB factory sales were $1,026,598,210, up 5.6% New Single Family Home Sales. 2021 new one-family home sales were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 745,000 units, a 0.4% 3Q 2020 YTD. 367,682,855. 285,501,669. 295,079,537. 237,523,788. 279,766,808. 242,830,375. 215,043,663. 181,269,569. 169,791,118. 167,240,028. 279,043,663.

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Reactive glazes and urban nuances

Diary of a Tile Addict

The latest of these posts comes from our good friends in Brazil, Ceramica Porto Ferreira. Sales supremo Alda Fontana has selected three of the company’s latest ranges to highlight. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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NFA Showcase: Supplier turnout, product diversification excites dealers

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That sentiment was shared by other NFA dealers, including Jason Waggoner, vice president of sales for Indianapolis-based ICC Floors, who said his team welcomed the addition of hardwood, laminate and tile variations. It’s nice to see something other than vinyl.” The products weren’t just for show, either. Triangulo has a compelling story.

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Natural Stone Institute announces new board members

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Dumais has been the sales and logistics manager of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, Inc., As an owner and part of the senior management team, she has gained extensive knowledge in both residential and commercial sectors across Europe, Brazil and North America. Miller Druck specializes in commercial fabrication and installation.