Tile Exports and Trade Barriers

How India became one of the largest ceramic tile exporters, the anti-dumping duties imposed by the EU and Gulf countries, and the competition with China.

India exports lots of tiles.

Rank

India became one of the world’s largest ceramic tile exporters.

Markets

Gulf countries, Africa, the US and Europe.

Trade barriers

The EU and Gulf countries imposed anti-dumping duties on Indian tiles.
Exporters must diversify markets.

Competition

China is the largest exporter; high Chinese duties in some markets helped India.

Logistics

Container shortages and freight costs affect exports.

The new market

After a Gulf country imposes anti-dumping duties, a Morbi exporter shifts to African markets.

Thinking exports face no barriers

Anti-dumping duties are common.

Key takeaways

India is a top tile exporter.
Gulf and Africa are markets.
Anti-dumping duties hit exports.
China is the main rival.