China: 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 China

The Chinese market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +1.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from China

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from China skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 20% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 111%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from China, with a combined 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +78.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from China were the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, the UK, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Brazil, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +60.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +4.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Mongolia (+12.7%), 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 China

In 2021, after two 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 12% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to China, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+31.4% per year) and Spain (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to China, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.6% per year) and Japan (+23.8% per year).

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, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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