Switzerland: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 7.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported from Switzerland; waning by -69.5% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 774%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 307% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Switzerland, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Switzerland

After eight years of decline, purchases abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 6.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Switzerland, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +7.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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