Ceramic Export From India 2026 Market Overview & Trends

India's ceramic export value peaked in 2023 at $2.43 billion before adjusting to $2.13 billion in 2024. Despite this recent contraction, the market has shown significant long-term growth from $1.54 billion in 2020. Export quantities followed a similar trend, reaching a high of 589.7 million units in 2023 and settling at 525.2 million in 2024.

The United States stands as the top destination for Indian exports in 2024, with an import value of $169.1 million. Other major partners include the United Arab Emirates ($148.2M) and Russia ($141.2M). These figures highlight India's strong trade footprint across North America, the Middle East, and Eurasia within the ceramic sector.

Russia is the fastest-growing market with a 24.96% increase, followed by Poland at 14.32%. While the UAE shows 10.53% growth, traditional markets like the United Kingdom (-4.87%) and Iraq (-9.44%) are experiencing declines. This suggests a strategic shift in demand toward Eastern Europe and Central Asian trade routes.

The vitrified tiles segment (HSCode 690790) is the dominant product category, representing $2.13 billion in export value for 2024. This category, which includes codes such as 690721 and 690723, remains the primary driver of India's ceramic export revenue, reflecting high global demand for these specific manufacturing outputs.