Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

The East European market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded markedly to $X in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, consumption increased by +59.0% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +64.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 1.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +15.3% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) was the key exporter of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Eastern Europe, constituting 76% of total export. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), comprising a 13% share of total exports. Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% 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 +74.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 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 surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 increased by +87.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) was the main importer of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, making up 31% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Estonia (X tons), together mixing up a 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imports into Slovakia stood at +9.0%. At the same time, Estonia (+19.4%), Hungary (+10.9%), Lithuania (+9.6%), Romania (+6.4%), the Czech Republic (+5.6%) and Poland (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +19.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Russia (-10.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Slovakia (+13 p.p.), Estonia (+4.2 p.p.), Hungary (+3.3 p.p.), Lithuania (+3 p.p.), Romania (+2.2 p.p.), the Czech Republic (+2 p.p.) and Poland (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -27.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 52% of total imports. Poland, Estonia, Romania, Hungary and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +24.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, rising by 13% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +57.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+11.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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