Nine sectors, one voice

Cerame-Unie unites nine sectors of the European ceramic industry from tableware and tiles to bricks and refractories.

Ceramics in the New European Bauhaus

Paving the way for a beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive built environment

Applications

The European ceramic industry covers a wide array of applications, ranging from construction and consumer goods to industrial applications and high-tech innovations.

Facts & Figures

Did you know that the average lifespan of a brick house is 150 years? Or that up to 30% of production costs are related to energy? Get to know the ceramic industry better by discovering some facts and figures.

Ceramic Manifesto 2024-2029

Through its manifesto, the European ceramic industry proposes six key policy priorities and eight policy recommendations to enable ceramics to play their essential role in contributing to a sustainable future in Europe. Read the full manifesto, available on our website.

Latest Updates

Cerame-Unie
13 February 2024

VACANCY: Events & Communication Traineeship

News

The position is remunerated and available for 6 months. If interested, please send your CV and Motivation Letter, before Sunday 25 February 2024.
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Cerame-Unie
13 February 2024

CU Press Release | EC communication on the CO2 emissions reduction target for 2040

Press release

Read the full statement here.
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Trade defence
13 February 2024

CU PRESS RELEASE | Renewal of anti-dumping duties on imports of ceramic tiles originating in China

Press release

Read the full Press Release here.
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International Trade Negotiations
15 January 2024

Joint Industry Coalition statement in support of the EU-Mercosur FTA

Publication

Read the full statement here.
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EU funding programmes
8 January 2024

2023 | INVENTORY OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROJECTS IN THE CERAMIC INDUSTRY

Publication

Please consult here the updated 2023 CU Inventory on R&I Projects in the Ceramic Industry.
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Construction
13 December 2023

CONSTRUCTION 2050 ALLIANCE PUBLISHES ITS CALL AND COMMITMENT FOR THE NEW EU POLITICAL TERM

News

Please consult the call here.
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Cerame-Unie
8 December 2023

2023 EUROPEAN CERAMIC DAYS | LAUNCH OF THE CERAMIC MANIFESTO 2024-2029

Press release

Please consult the full press release & the Ceramic Manifesto 24-29, HERE.
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Cerame-Unie: The European Ceramic Industry

Highlights

The many faces of ceramics
Applications of ceramics range from construction and housing and consumer goods to high-tech and innovation and industrial applications.
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News & Publications
Stay up-to-date on all of Cerame-Unie's activities by browsing through news articles, press releases, position papers and other publications.
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Research & Innovation
Research and innovation is essential to keep European industry at the forefront globally. Breakthrough technologies can deliver resource and energy efficiency, contributing to the European targets and objectives set in these areas.
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Climate & Energy
The EU ETS covers over 1200 ceramic installations: 10% of the total number of installations, but only 1% of emissions. The ceramic industry is energy-intensive, with energy accounting for up to 30% of total production costs.
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Trade & Internal Market
With around one third of production related to exports outside the EU and a positive trade balance close to €5 billion, the European ceramic industry is an export champion.
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