United Kingdom: 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 the UK

The UK market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in the UK

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

Exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the UK surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 27% on the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +91.9% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the UK, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland totaled +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+90.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-34.4% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from the UK, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+74.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-30.0% per year).

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, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Netherlands (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into the UK

In 2021, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to the UK, with a combined 82% share of total imports. China, France, Germany and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +81.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to the UK, with a combined 74% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany, India and France, which together accounted for a further 24%.

France, with a CAGR of +59.7%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 92%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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