Market Trends of Japan Ceramic Tiles Industry
Floor Ceramic Tiles are Predominantly Used in the Japan Ceramic Tiles Market
In Japan, floor tiles are predominantly used in various design projects by architects, designers, and homeowners in contemporary, traditional, commercial, and residential projects. These include bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, or common areas in public or private. Ceramic tiles are chosen for floors and walls in Japan in shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, etc., which were rarely seen before. The main floor tiles made in Seto are dyed with a Kuresu indigo pattern on a white background under the influence of the West.
Japan Imports of Unglazed Ceramic Tiles is Increasing
Japan's import of unglazed Ceramic tiles is constantly rising in the global market. Japan's import share for unglazed ceramic tiles in 2021 rose by 5% from 2022, and unglazed tiles are majorly consumed in the market. More than 20% of all the tiles consumption in Japan is for the facades of buildings, including Skyscrapers. The performance and quality of ceramic tiles required in Japan differ from those required in Europe and the United States, Italy, China, the Philippines, Spain, and France import unglazed ceramic tiles from Japan.
