The contribution of the tiles and ceramics sub-sector to national revenue and job creation in Kenya is substantial and has the potential for greater growth.
This sector accounts for 30,000 direct jobs, and about 200,000 employees are indirectly linked to it. It is also critical to exchequer contributions with official projections showing that the country netted about Sh3.5 billion from customs taxes on imported ceramic and tile products between January and September, 2024 alone.
