France: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in France

In 2021, the French market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 6.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from France, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +7.2%, 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 average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -23.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into France skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 24% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to France, with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +86.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to France, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+3.7% per year) and Italy (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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