Portugal: 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 Portugal

For the third consecutive year, the Portuguese market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained 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 Portugal

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Portugal amounted to X tons, increasing by 7% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Portugal, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-1.4% per year) and the United States (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Australia, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +46.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the United States (+1.0%), 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 Portugal

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 28% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 114%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Portugal, together comprising 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Turkey, Israel and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +65.4%), 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 Portugal were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Turkey, Morocco and Israel, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +46.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, waning by -4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($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 Netherlands (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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