Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -47.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 68%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 109%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the Netherlands, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.7% per year) and the UK (+39.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.8% per year) and the UK (+31.9% per year).

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, falling by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into the Netherlands

Imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone into the Netherlands expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, surging by 8.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to the Netherlands, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.2% per year) and Spain (+49.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to the Netherlands, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.2% per year) and China (+21.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +71.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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