Northern America: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in Northern America

The North American concrete tile market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Northern America

In value terms, concrete tile production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 72%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 12%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the main exporter of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Northern America, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 83% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), mixing up a 17% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022. The United States (-17.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+48 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -48.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Canada, with a CAGR of +3.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+17.7%).

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, concrete tile imports in Northern America contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -13.7% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 253% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +25.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the key importer of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, committing 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 34% 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 United States (with a CAGR of +6.7%).

In value terms, the largest concrete tile importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United States, with a CAGR of +6.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 205%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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