Ireland: 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 Ireland

The Irish market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +64.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 213% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 19,340%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4,515%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Ireland, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +121.2%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +85.2%.

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, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to -10.5% per year.

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

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -2.4% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 447%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+81.4% per year) and Italy (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +91.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 165%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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