Europe: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in Europe

The Europe concrete tile market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 8.8%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Europe

In value terms, concrete tile production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports in Europe

For the third consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, which increased by 0.5% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, concrete tile exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the largest exporters of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Europe, together generating 45% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising a 21% share of total exports. Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 43% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, the UK, France, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -13.1% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) represented the main importer of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Europe, comprising 73% of total import. Austria (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 35% share of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +17.3%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform