Overview of the Global Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the global market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +61.6% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +27.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports

In 2021, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported worldwide; growing by 15% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the key exporters of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together comprising 43% of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), India (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up 31% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +121.0%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier worldwide, comprising 40% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.2% share.

In China, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased at an average annual rate of +25.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+40.6% per year) and Italy (+0.7% per year).

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, with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Hungary ($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 Czech Republic (+8.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 17% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Singapore (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) represented roughly 50% of total imports in 2021. Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the UK ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 17% of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +45.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+3.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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