Netscribes latest market research report titled Ceramic Tiles Market in India 2014 tracks the long and rich history of ceramic tiles production, the modern manufacturing process of various types of tiles and the dynamic global ceramic tiles market. In this space, cost considerations have shifted manufacturing from Europe to Asia and China has become the largest producer, consumer and exporter in spite of not hosting the top three ceramic tiles manufacturers of the world. The report also notes the expanding production and consumption patterns of ceramic tiles in India, which is now the third largest producer in the world. Although India produces around 6% of the worlds ceramic tiles, heavy domestic consumption has limited export volumes to very limited levels. However, this is expected to change soon, with the country expected to produce 15% surplus ceramic tiles in year 2029.