Belgium: 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 Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports from Belgium

Exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Belgium shrank to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% 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 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), 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 Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into Belgium; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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