Eastern Europe: Cement Clinker Market 2025

Cement Clinker Market Size in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, the East European cement clinker market decreased by -3.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.7%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cement Clinker Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cement clinker production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Cement clinker exports reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -28% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented the key exporters of cement clinker in 2022, amounting to approx. 43% and 37% of total exports, respectively. Poland (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (5.4%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of cement clinker increased by 6.6% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 51%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 38% of total imports. Estonia (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (16%) and Slovakia (13%). The following importers - Belarus (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +48.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Estonia ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +46.6%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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