MIAMI — The Spanish tile industry “surpassed expectations,” with sales increasing by 16.2% in 2022 and approximately 50% of those sales made abroad, including in the U.S., according to Tile of Spain, a Miami-based consortium of Spanish tile suppliers.
Tile of Spain manufacturers reported the sales figures in the wake of CEVISAMA, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, which took place earlier this year in Valencia.
Among the trends in evidence at the show were the following, Tile of Spain reported:
Spanish tile makers “are returning to their natural roots to celebrate the beauty of terracotta, the organization said. “New iterations of this timeless look are receiving a dose of modern edge, with anti-slip properties, profound textures and arresting decorative adornments.
Interior surfaces “receive the full glamour treatment with ceramic applications dripping in opulence,” Tile of Spain said. “Straddling the line between classic and contemporary, collections enhanced by metallic gold and nickel overlays set a near-ethereal scene.”
With vivid hues prevailing over neutrals for the first time in years, Spanish manufacturers “are itching to make a statement” by employing a chromatic range stoked by this year’s “it” color: red, Tile of Spain said.
Ceramic artisans “are experimenting with geometric formats like never before,” Tile of Spain reported. “Tantalizing sequences forge a playground where creativity thrives, while modular formats allow avant-garde silhouettes to become more than just a decorative statement.”