Austria: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Austria

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 0.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Austria, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Austria were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 30%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Austria

For the third consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in purchases abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, which increased by 42% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Austria, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +31.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Austria, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+28.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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