Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

The East European market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in Eastern Europe; rising by 23% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus prevails in stone structure, reaching X tons, which was near 60% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 6.2% share, followed by Poland (5.6%), Estonia (5.4%), Hungary (5.1%), Slovakia (4.8%) and the Czech Republic (4.5%). Latvia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Belarus stood at +5.0%. At the same time, Russia (+42.4%), Estonia (+8.8%), Slovakia (+8.7%) and the Czech Republic (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +42.4% from 2012-2021. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hungary (-2.5%) and Latvia (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia, Belarus and Estonia increased by +5.8, +3.2 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

In Belarus, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Estonia (+10.5% per year) and Poland (+6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +71.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 23%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Lithuania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the key importers of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together creating 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +40.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 47% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +36.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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