Castellon is the epicentre of European ceramic tile production — home to Porcelanosa, Pamesa, Keraben, Peronda, and dozens of manufacturers that account for over 90% of Spain's ceramic tile exports. Spain exports approximately 350 million square metres of ceramic tiles annually.
The Castellon Ceramic Cluster
- Porcelain floor tiles (largest category)
- Wall tiles for bathrooms and kitchens
- Large-format slabs (1200x2400 mm+)
- Technical tiles for outdoor and industrial use
- Decorative mosaics
LTL vs Dedicated: The Break-Even
A standard EUR pallet of porcelain tiles weighs 1,200-1,400 kg. The break-even point between LTL groupage and dedicated is approximately 12 pallets. Most tile distributors order 3-8 pallets — squarely in groupage territory.
UK Customs for Tiles (Post-Brexit)
- Spanish export declaration (EXA) handled in-house
- UK import clearance via broker partners
- HS codes 6907 (unglazed) and 6908 (glazed) — no anti-dumping duties on Spanish tiles
- UK import VAT (20%) reclaimable quarterly
The Spain to UK corridor handles tiles with coordinated export/import. 4-5 day transit.
Beyond Tiles
- Almeria marble — finest white marble in Europe
- Galician granite — similar weight profile to tiles
- Bathroom fixtures — Roca, Gala consolidate with tile shipments
All fit the same corridors: Spain to France, Spain to Germany, Spain to UK, Spain to Italy.
Getting Started
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