Europe: 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 Europe

After seven years of growth, the Europe 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% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

Exports in Europe

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 consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell to $X in 2023. The total export 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%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the largest exporters of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) - together made up X% 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 UK (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Slovakia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, 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.), the UK (X p.p.) and Slovenia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Hungary (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, Hungary, Slovakia, Sweden and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 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 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Europe

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Europe, comprising X% of total import. Slovakia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), Switzerland (X%) and Belgium (X%). The following importers - Austria (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases 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 Europe were the UK ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform