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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

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ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 million units started in 2021 represented a 16% increase from the previous year. When it comes to imports, ceramic tile in 2021 reached its highest level in 15 years, Astrachan reported. tile consumption by volume in 2021, which is up 69.4%.”. By value, 2021 was $2.5

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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“From a retailer’s perspective, opportunity for consumers to splurge on natural stone is high across a number of categories—kitchen, bath and outdoor included. Mosaic floors and backsplashes are hugely popular today. Expanding applications. Natural stone adds tremendous value when used strategically.

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Ceramic tile poised to take back market share

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Industry experts have pointed to challenges like labor shortages, supply issues and rising costs as the culprits, but 2021 presents unique opportunities. And let’s not forget the unexpected—and even unprecedented—boom in demand that had some dealers citing as much as 70% growth in 2020 with even more expected by Q4 2021.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking a look at the numbers, through Q2 2021 total U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% imported 1.10

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

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In addition, she said how consumers are utilizing the material continues to make its mark—expansion to the outdoor, more wall applications and wet areas are key drivers. 2021 will see that continue. Today, we are seeing significant growth in the outdoor use of stone,” MSI’s Shah said. Where opportunity lies.