France building index BT09: ceramic coatings and tiles
France building index BT09: ceramic coatings and tiles stood at 135.3 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction cost indices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction cost indices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building index - BT09 - Ceramic coatings and tiles - Base 2010 | 135.3 | 134.3 | 134.2 | 134.3 | 134.3 | 132.9 | 132.6 | 132 | 131 | 130.7 | |
| Building index - BT10 - Plastic coatings - Base 2010 | 142.7 | 142.6 | 141.6 | 140.7 | 140.6 | 139.3 | 138.1 | 137.7 | 138.2 | 136.9 | |
| Building index - BT11 - Textile coatings - Base 2010 | 148.2 | 147.4 | 147 | 145.6 | 145.7 | 145 | 144.6 | 144.1 | 142.5 | 141.7 |
Understanding france building index BT09: ceramic coatings and tiles
This series captures price fluctuations for ceramic tiles and allied ceramic coatings applied to floors and walls in residential and commercial properties. The scope encompasses glazed and unglazed ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, mosaic sheets, and specialized grouting or adhesive materials required for professional installation. It stands apart from plastic, textile, and natural stone coating indices by focusing exclusively on kiln-fired clay and mineral compositions.
When reading this indicator, observers should note that ceramic production relies heavily on continuous kiln operations, linking pricing trends to industrial energy tariffs. Monthly figures may show plateaus followed by sharp adjustments when manufacturers update their annual catalogues. Year-on-year analysis is recommended to smooth these irregular step changes and reveal true underlying market trends in finishing materials.
Frequently asked questions
- Are installation adhesives included alongside the tiles?
- Yes, specialized installation materials such as tile adhesives and joint grouts are factored into the overall category weighting.
- How does this differ from natural stone coatings?
- Ceramic tiles are kiln-fired manufactured products, whereas cut natural stone coatings involve quarried and mechanically shaped mineral slabs.
- Do utility costs affect this index significantly?
- Yes, firing ceramic tiles requires intense kiln heat, making natural gas and electricity price shifts a major driver of production costs.