Austria: Cement Clinker Market 2024

Cement Clinker Market Size in Austria

The Austrian cement clinker market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 9.6%. Cement clinker consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Production in Austria

In value terms, cement clinker production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cement Clinker Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of cement clinker were exported from Austria; dropping by -83.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement clinker exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cement clinker exports from Austria, accounting for a 99.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +9.0%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cement clinker exports from Austria, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +8.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cement clinker export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -40.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, cement clinker imports into Austria reduced markedly to X tons, which is down by -21.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cement clinker to Austria, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, cement clinker imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+22.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cement clinker to Austria, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+19.5% per year) and Slovakia (-7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cement clinker import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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