Belarus: 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 Belarus

The Belarusian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X in 2021, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +67.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 52% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Belarus, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (-15.2% per year) and Poland (+110.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Belarus, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled -26.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+107.6% per year) and Lithuania (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Latvia (+33.5%), 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 Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -7.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Belarus, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+7.8% per year) and Turkey (+40.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Belarus, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +40.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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