Italy: 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 Italy

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Italian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2023, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported from Italy; waning by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the United States (X% 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 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (X%), 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 Italy

In 2023, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into Italy; rising by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Italy were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Poland, India, Turkey, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other 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 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform