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

The global market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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 stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 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 dropped to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented the major exporters of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together generating X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), India (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Ireland (X%), India (X%), Poland (X%), Thailand (X%), the UK (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Germany (X%), Malaysia (X%), Italy (X%), Hungary (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.), India (X p.p.), Ireland (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Malaysia, Hungary, Belgium, Italy and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), 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 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons), followed by the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the major importers of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Cambodia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), South Korea ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global imports. The United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Singapore, Slovakia and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, 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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform