Europe: Market for Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars 2024

Market Size for Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars in Europe

After two years of decline, the Europe market for ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars in Europe

In value terms, production of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars

Exports in Europe

After seven years of growth, overseas shipments of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the major exporters of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - Greece (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, France, Greece, the Netherlands, the UK, Austria, the Czech Republic and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars

Imports in Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the largest importers of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars, together committing X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Germany, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Russia, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while Italy ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform