Spain: 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 Spain

The Spanish market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 55% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Spain

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 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 recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Gibraltar (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Spain, together comprising 50% of total exports. The UK, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Egypt, the United States, Switzerland, Hong Kong SAR, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, China, the United States, Egypt, Gibraltar, Switzerland, Hong Kong SAR, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Gibraltar, with a CAGR of +36.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -27.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gibraltar ($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 Germany (+14.0%), 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 Spain

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Spain stood at X tons, surging by 12% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15% 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), China (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Spain, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +64.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Spain, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+33.8% per year) and Morocco (+66.8% 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, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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