Ceramics year 2016
Italian ceramic industry investments rise to 400.4 million euros (+14%), 7.4% of annual turnover. Sales of ceramic tiles manufactured in Italy top 5.4 billion euros (+5.9%). Exports reach 4.6 billion euros (+6.3%), while the domestic market (829 million euros) picks up following years of decline. Manufacturing activities outside Italy generate 855.6 million euros, consisting of 16 operations in North America and Europe. The ceramic sanitaryware, refractory materials and tableware sectors report a combined turnover of more than 776 million euros and employ 5,809 people.
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