With greater concentration in the Southeast and South regions and expanding in the Northeast of the country. A productive segment with essentially national capital, it is also a major generator of jobs, with some 28 thousand direct jobs and around 200 thousand indirect jobs. A typical characteristic of Brazilian production is the use of two distinct processes in its industrial park: dry method and wet method. Brazilian ceramic tile manufacturers are aligned with the best technology available worldwide and comply with international quality standards.
In 2020, sales in the domestic market reached 826 million square metres and 94 million were destined for the foreign market.
A typical feature of Brazilian production is the use of two distinct processes in its industrial park: Dry Body and Wet Body. Brazilian ceramic tile manufacturers are aligned with the best technology available in the world and in compliance with international quality standards.
In 2020, Brazil exported to more than 110 countries, totalling 94 million m², which is equivalent to a revenue of US$ 330 million. The main destinations of Brazilian exports are: South America, Central America, North America and the Caribbean.
Year: 2019
World Production
Data in million m²
1st China - 5,187
2nd India - 1,266
3rd Brazil - 909
4th Vietnam - 560
5th Spain - 510
In 2019, Brazil was the 2nd largest consumer worldwide: 796 million m²Year2014 - 2019
(million m²)
In 2019, Brazil was the 7th largest exporter in the world: 102 million m²
Year: 2015 - 2019
(million m²)
Brazil is currently among the world's five largest producers of vitreous chinaware for kitchens and bathrooms, with 26 medium to large manufacturing plants in eight states.
The ceramic sanitary ware segment
This segment is part of the Transformation Industry's non-metallic mineral products branch and its production specialization is the manufacture of basins, water tanks, bidets, washbasins, columns, urinals, washing tanks and accessories. The current production is 22 million pieces. The energy matrix of the sanitary ware industry is essentially based on natural gas. The sector also generates some 7,000 direct jobs.
Distribution of the sanitary porcelain market