Benelux: 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 Benelux

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when its value decreased by -41% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 49%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 9.3% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +94.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 31%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 27%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in stone structure, together generating 96% of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +1.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 30%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume increased by 19% to X tons. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +102.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importers of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Benelux, together finishing at approx. 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), making up a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 31%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform