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Saudi ceramics imports drop amid local growth
According to 2025 data, Saudi Arabia's imports of ceramics, tiles, and porcelain experienced a 7.5% decline, reaching approximately 2.03 million tons compared to 2.20 million tons in 2024, despite ongoing demand driven by housing, tourism, and commercial projects. The decrease is mainly attributed to the implementation of customs duties and anti-dumping measures on imports from China and India, which have led to higher costs for imported products and increased local production capacity—producing more than the domestic market requires. In the first half of 2026, imports continued to decline to around 815,500 tons, even with an increase in customs data, reflecting a change in the sourcing mix, with China remaining the leading supplier at 14.2% of imports. Saudi Arabia is actively working to boost local production, aiming to surpass domestic consumption and reduce reliance on imports, supported by expanding projects and infrastructure developments that increase demand for finishing and building materials.
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