Austria: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

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

The Austrian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose sharply to $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Austria

In 2021, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Austria surged to X tons, rising by 26% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +46.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Austria, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary totaled +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+2.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 78% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +38.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Germany (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a modest expansion. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Austria, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-7.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Austria, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +19.6%, 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 2021, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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