EU: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in the EU

After seven years of growth, the EU market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in the EU

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the largest exporters of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - Sweden (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Ireland (X%), Poland (X%), Slovenia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%) and Slovakia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (X%), Italy (X%), Sweden (X%), Hungary (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ireland (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Slovenia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Sweden (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Hungary, Slovakia, Sweden and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the major importers of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in 2023, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Slovakia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%). Austria (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Ireland, Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Lithuania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform