According to the Confindustria Ceramica - Prometeia Forecasting Report updated to May, the industry will see a steady recovery in 2015 followed by a rapid acceleration in 2016.
Italian tile production is expected to increase during these two years by 1.1% and 3.4% respectively, as are total sales (+1% and +3.2%). Sales continue to be buoyed by the strong performance in international…
Confindustria Ceramica unveils the 2014 figures for the Italian ceramic industry, including a turnover of 5.687 billion euros, 75% generated by exports.
According to an ITA (Italian Trade Agency) report published in November, the Moroccan construction industry has generated a turnover of more than 500 million euros and an added value of 3.2 billion euros over the last five years, corresponding to average annual growth of 5%. Following a small contraction in 2013, the industry closed 2014 with positive figures.
In 2014 the country saw a recovery in private consumption (+4.9% in the third quarter of 2014) and in public spending (+8.8%), as well as fresh growth in exports (+15%), while GDP marked up 6.8% growth in the third quarter compared to the 2.1% average for 2013.
In spite of a relatively peaceful period of transition following the Arab Spring, Tunisia's economic growth has slowed considerably. Compared to an average annual GDP growth of 5% in the pre-revolution period, 2014 closed with a (nonetheless quite respectable) +2.7%.
Algeria is enjoying a period of relative stability. According to World Bank estimates, real GDP grew by 3% in 2014 compared to 2.8% in 2013, while further 3.3% growth is expected this year followed by 3.5% per year in 2016-2017.
The grave security situation in Libya is hindering the launch of projects and investment strategies, which are essential in a country that needs to build or rebuild much of its building stock and infrastructure in virtually every sector.
The economic and financial figures for the largest 205 brick and roof tile manufacturers continue to reflect the difficulties experienced by the sector, albeit with signs of improvement.
The study from Acimac Research Department reveals two contrasting but profitable business models. Six Italian companies feature amongst the best performers.
While 2015 is expected to remain in negative territory (-0.8%), due to the continued effects of political uncertainty and lack of investment, 2016 should mark a return to positive growth (+2.4).
More than 90% of Russia's production (149 million sq.m) continues to be sold on the domestic market, while 2014 exports remained stable at 16 million sq.m.
Acimac's Research Department published the 1st edition of the study presenting three-year economic and financial data (2011-2013) of the leading manufacturing companies of ceramic tiles.
Despite the Spanish ceramic tile industry continued its recovery in 2014, also thanks to exports, Ascer President, Isidro Zarzoso, doesn't conceal his concern for present situation.
According to the preliminary figures published by the Acimac Statistics Department, the sector’s turnover has risen by 10.5% to reach 1,890 million euros