Valenciaport handled ceramic tile exports to 359 ports across 149 countries in 2024, strengthening its position as a key logistics hub for Spain’s tile industry.
The data, published by the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), highlights the port’s global reach and its contribution to Spain’s export logistics network.
In total, the port handled 80,624 TEUs of ceramic goods, representing more than 2 million tonnes of material.
This traffic primarily originated from Castellón, one of Europe’s leading ceramic production regions.
While 191 operations were domestic, a substantial volume of international shipments went to major markets, led by the US, which ranked second in overall operations.
New York, Miami, and Los Angeles were the top US ports receiving Spanish ceramics, with 182 shipments, 290,420 tonnes, and 12,916 TEUs.
A single TEU also reached the port of Honolulu, reflecting the breadth of Valenciaport’s export connections.
The United Kingdom was the third-largest destination. British ports received 4,349 containers and 128,569 tonnes of ceramic products across 68 operations, mostly through London and Liverpool.
Italy also received significant volumes, with 64 operations and 76,517 tonnes, mainly directed to its major commercial ports.
Outside of Europe and North America, Australia and Brazil ranked among the most frequent destinations.
Valenciaport coordinated 66 combined shipments to these countries, totalling 33,791 tonnes and over 1,500 TEUs.
The port of Sydney alone received 647 TEUs, while Brazilian ports handled 6,076 tonnes and 378 containers.
In Asia, China and Turkey were among the top recipients, with 58 and 57 operations, respectively, and a combined total of over 20,000 tonnes.
The port also supported exports to lesser-served markets in the region, including Azerbaijan, Cambodia, and Taiwan.
African destinations included Algeria and Morocco, as well as smaller-scale shipments to Cape Verde, Senegal, and Nigeria.
The port of Dakar received 1,667 containers, underscoring the importance of West African markets in the broader ceramic trade.
In the Caribbean and Central America, Caucedo in the Dominican Republic recorded 2,955 TEUs, while Hamilton (Bermuda) and Cap Haitien (Haiti) also received tile shipments.
The port of Nassau in Grand Bahama received 19 containers, and Barbados imported 24 TEUs, located more than 6,000 kilometres from Valencia.
These figures reflect Valenciaport’s capacity to manage high-volume, geographically diverse logistics operations and support Spain’s ceramics sector in accessing both established and emerging international markets.
In August, Valenciaport recorded over 6.5 million tonnes of cargo—an increase of 2.5 per cent compared to the same month last year.
