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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

Environment
8 January 2026

CU PRESS RELEASE | Environmental Omnibus: call for further simplification of the EU ETS framework

Press release

Please consult here the Cerame-Unie Press Release.
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Cerame-Unie
4 December 2025

PRESS RELEASE: CERAME-UNIE UNVEILS A CUMULATIVE COSTS ASSESSMENT AND URGES FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SAFEGUARD THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC INDUSTRY’s RESILIENCE AND GLOBAL POSITION

Press release

Please consult the Press Release HERE.
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Emissions Trading System
18 November 2025

LETTER ON EU ETS REVIEW WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL OMNIBUS: URGENT CALL FOR SIMPLIFICATION AND RELIEF MEASURES

Position paper

Please consult here the CU Position Paper.
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Circular economy
4 November 2025

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy: Contribution to the public consultation on the Circular Economy Act

Position paper

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Industrial policy
28 October 2025

Cerame-Unie Calls for Swift Action on Energy and Carbon Costs Following EUCO Conclusions

News

Cerame-Unie welcomes the European Council’s focus on simplification and industrial competitiveness, urging swift action to reduce burdens, stabilise energy and carbon costs, and support traditional industries like ceramics.
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Cerame-Unie
1 December 2025 - 3 December 2025

2025 EUROPEAN CERAMIC DAYS | 1-2-3 DECEMBER | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Event

The European Ceramic Days is an annual event that brings together high-level representatives of the European Ceramic Industry with officials and policymakers from national and EU authorities.
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Cerame-Unie
20 October 2025

VACANCY: Internship - Public Affairs (Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety) | Starting Date: 8 December 2025

News

Please consult here the description of the Internship.
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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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