US demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5 percent annually to 3.1 billion square feet in 2020, valued at $6.1 billion. Porcelain will be the fastest growing tile material, while ceramic tile remains dominant. Flooring applications will remain dominant and grow the fastest. The residential market will outpace the nonresidential segment.This study analyzes the 2.6 billion square foot US decorative tile market. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (e.g., ceramic tile, porcelain tile, stone tile, tile adhesives), application (e.g., flooring, wall coverings, countertops) and market (e.g., residential, nonresidential, nonbuilding and transportation).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 34 industry players, including Mohawk, Crossville, and Shaw Industries.
