Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

The Czech market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 131% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 20% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 120%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the Czech Republic, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+55.1% per year) and Austria (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +54.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+2.4% per year) and Poland (+22.9% 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, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Russia (+6.4%), 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 the Czech Republic

Imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone into the Czech Republic expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, growing by 8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +92.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to the Czech Republic, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Italy, China, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to the Czech Republic were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +69.8%, 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, rising by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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