Spain: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2023

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

The Spanish market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +88.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +86.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -0.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -9.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 58%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank slightly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -1.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 80%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Gibraltar (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Spain, together comprising 80% of total exports. Andorra and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +64.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Spain, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+3.3% per year) and Germany (+58.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +10.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gibraltar ($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 Senegal (+67.7%), 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 Spain

In 2021, the amount of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Spain surged to X tons, picking up by 47% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Spain, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +60.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Spain were France ($X), Portugal ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +56.5%, 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

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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