Editor's Note
This editor’s note highlights the key facts and market implications behind “Castellón Ceramic Exports Fall 15% Before Middle”, with emphasis on sourcing, product fit, fabrication, logistics, or buyer impact.
Containers in the port of Castellón. The global economy has been in turmoil for almost two months due to the war in the Middle East. Since then, fuel prices have experienced sharp fluctuations, and vital routes for international trade, such as the Strait of Hormuz, have been cut off. However, even before the outbreak of this conflict, ceramic exports were already facing problems, stemming from last year's tariff battle. Sales of Spanish tiles abroad in the first two months of the year stand at 508.13 million euros, representing a 14.69% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. The data for February alone shows a turnover of 267.55 million euros (-11.28%). The sharpest decline comes precisely from the main client of Tile of Spain, the United States, which at the start of this year has accumulated a 37.46% drop, with sales of 54.35 million euros. A year ago, sales to this country were at a peak, as many buyers took advantage of the months before the imposition of tariffs to try to avoid future surcharges. Finally, in August, a 15% levy on European products came into effect.
United States Drags Down Foreign Sales
With this sharp downward correction, France remains in first place in the international sales ranking, with 60.19 million euros, despite this country maintaining its downward trend of recent years, and in the first two months of 2026 it has accumulated an 11% decline.
The third buyer is the United Kingdom, which shows a very timid recovery of just 0.9%, with 30.65 million euros. Another country that is increasing sales is Israel, with 25.21 million euros and an improvement of 4%. Also noteworthy in the top 10, in a negative way, is Morocco, with a 30.1% drop.
Awaiting the Effect of the New Conflict
In one month, the March export data will be known, which will reveal the impact of the new global conflict. The figures will show whether uncertainty has harmed the purchase of construction materials, beyond the war zone itself, and whether Castellón ceramics have been able to take advantage of the drop in production of other competitors, due to the lack of energy supply, such as natural gas in India.
Source: Read the original article | Published: April 21, 2026