Benelux: 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 Benelux

The Benelux market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded modestly to $X in 2021, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 -3.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 128%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +31.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% 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 +53.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, comprising 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 24% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (+24 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -23.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in Benelux, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.2%).

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

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -12% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 53% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 36% share, followed by Luxembourg (11%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Benelux, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +7.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-1.9% per year) and Luxembourg (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform