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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

Energy
31 March 2025

“Joint Statement of Energy Intensive Industries” – Event on “How to address the competitiveness of energy-intensive industries in the EU?”

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Industrial policy
13 February 2025

Inclusive Clean Industrial Deal: the make-or-break moment for EU industry | Video Statement by Cerame-Unie President Heimo Scheuch

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Trade
11 February 2025

Informal Competitiveness Council on the Alignment of Industry and Trade

News

Please read here the full article and Cerame-Unie's position.
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Industrial policy
5 February 2025

Open Letter to Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera and Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

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Energy
4 February 2025

Joint Statement | Reality Check for European Hydrogen Policy to Adjust the Course

Publication

Please consult here the Joint Statement.
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Market access
24 January 2025

Joint Statement of EU and Global Industry & Trade Associations on International Customs Day 2025

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Market access
20 January 2025

PRESS RELEASE | PRESENTATION OF THE FOURTH REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF EU TRADE POLICY

Press release

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Tweets

Cerame-Unie Publications

Ceramic Manifesto 24-29 | Short Version

Cerame-Unie Videos

Inclusive Clean Industrial Deal: the make-or-break moment for EU industry | Video Statement by Cerame-Unie President Heimo Scheuch

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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