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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

Circular economy
24 April 2026

The European ceramic industry raises concerns about the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Position paper

Please click here to consult the Cerame-Unie Position Paper
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Emissions Trading System
14 April 2026

Joint letter on the review of the ETS Fallback Benchmarks for 2026-2030

Position paper

Please consult the joint letter of 14 April on the ETS fallback benchmark update co-signed by over 60 industry associations and CEOs here.
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Emissions Trading System
8 April 2026

Letter on the concerns of the European Ceramic Industry regarding ETS Benchmarks Review (2026–2030)

Position paper

Please consult Cerame-Unie's letter to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen here.
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Emissions Trading System
24 March 2026

Cerame-Unie Press Release: European Council’s conclusions on the EU ETS and carbon costs

Press release

Please consult the CU Press Release here.
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Energy
24 February 2026

Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries Joint Position Paper on the EU Electrification Action Plan

Position paper

Please consult HERE the full AEII Joint Position Paper.
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Industrial policy
11 February 2026

CERAME-UNIE JOINS THE EUROPEAN INDUSTRY SUMMIT AND CALLS FOR AN IMMEDIATE FREEZE ON CARBON COSTS TO PREVENT IRREVERSIBLE DEINDUSTRIALISATION

Press release

Please consult HERE the Cerame-Unie Press Release.
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Trade defence
6 February 2026

DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE FROM CHINA | Cerame-Unie Press Release

Press release

Please consult the Cerame-Unie Press Release HERE
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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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