Italy: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

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

The Italian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 50%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

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 showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Italy, with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, the UK and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 37% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Australia, Belgium, Austria and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +22.0%, 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

The average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Austria (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Italy

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Italy soared to X tons, rising by 35% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, 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

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Italy, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Turkey, India, Malaysia, Poland, Vietnam, Bulgaria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +229.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Italy were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Bulgaria, France and Poland, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +222.5%, 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, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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