EU: Pre-Coated Aggregates Market 2024

Pre-Coated Aggregates Market Size in the EU

The EU pre-coated aggregates market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pre-Coated Aggregates Production in the EU

In value terms, pre-coated aggregates production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Pre-Coated Aggregates Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of pre-coated aggregates decreased by -22.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pre-coated aggregates exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the main exporters of pre-coated aggregates in 2022, amounting to approx. 37% and 33% of total exports, respectively. Austria (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 24% share of total exports. Ireland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +88.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 87% of total exports. France, Spain and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of +43.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pre-Coated Aggregates Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of pre-coated aggregates imported in the European Union skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 15% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 50%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pre-coated aggregates imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 44%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France was the main importer of pre-coated aggregates in the European Union, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 53% of total imports in 2022. Ireland (X tons) held a 31% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (14%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +6.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, France ($X), Ireland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of -0.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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