At the traditional press conference held at Coverings 2026, the Tile Council of North America released the final figures for the U.S ceramic tile industry and market in 2025.
Based on available data from U.S. Dept. of Commerce and Tile Council of North America, U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2025 was an estimated 240.3 million m2, down 4.2% from the previous year, with an estimated value of $3.8 billion. Through November 2025, U.S. ceramic tile imports were at 159.7 million m2 (-2.4%), with Spain and Italy leading the way.
The leading U.S. brick manufacturer is completing a major revamp at its Sugarcreek (OH) plant #8 that includes the adoption of digital printing and next-generation automation.
The project includes the addition of a secondary kiln and a new manufacturing line, which will effectively double the production capacity of the Columbia plant.
In 2024 the U.S. residential construction decreased for the third consecutive year. Total new home starts were 1.36 million, down 3.9% on 2023. The outlook is negative also for the year 2025.
The acquisition will enable Wienerberger to expand its range of innovative and environmentally friendly building envelope solutions aimed specifically at the building renovation segment.
In 2023 the U.S. residential construction decreased for the second consecutive year. 1.41 million new houses were built last year, down 9% on 2022. The outlook is negative also for the year 2024.
