Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain in February for the 41st edition of CEVISAMA, the international fair for ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings. This year’s fair was held from February 24 – 28, 2025 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city.
State of the industry
During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), highlighted the resilience of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2024 production, sales and exports figures, says the company.
In 2024, Spain’s total sales amounted to $5.2bn, with 72% of this figure generated from international markets. While Spain exports to 186 countries worldwide, Europe remains the top market for Tile of Spain, with six countries among the top ten export destinations, accounting for 51.1% of total exports. The United States leads the exports ranking, with sales totalling $510m, 13.5% of total exports. Nomdedeu reinforced the key message of the industry-wide campaign, “The Secret Ingredient,” throughout his speech, emphasising that “choosing Spanish ceramic tile means opting for a material that meets the highest standards.”
The 2025 CEVISAMA show featured four days of excitement, excellence and innovation, says Tile of Spain USA. More than 70,000 industry professionals from around the world filled the exhibition floor, exploring the latest advancements from over 500 exhibitors. Over the course of the show, Spanish tile manufacturers showcased developments in production techniques and technologies, demonstrating the true “secret ingredient” of Spanish ceramics, says ASCER.
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