Concrete Tile Market

The global market for tiles, flagstones, bricks, and similar articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone is expected to see steady growth in both volume and value over the next eight years. Trends in consumption, production, imports, and exports are all examined in this detailed article. Key points include forecasts for market performance, countries with the highest volumes of consumption and production, fluctuations in market value and volume, and trends in import and export prices. Overall, the market is projected to continue expanding, driven by increasing demand worldwide.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 840M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $351.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Tiles, Flagstones, Bricks And Similar Articles, Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Global concrete tile consumption fell to 702M tons in 2022, waning by -5.5% compared with 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 743M tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

The global concrete tile market revenue dropped modestly to $242.2B in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $253.9B in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (122M tons), the United States (71M tons) and India (49M tons), together accounting for 34% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest concrete tile markets worldwide were China ($69.2B), the United States ($54.1B) and the Philippines ($11.7B), with a combined 56% share of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +11.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of concrete tile per capita consumption in 2022 were Poland (604 kg per person), the UK (420 kg per person) and Germany (359 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

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

In 2022, the amount of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone produced worldwide shrank to 704M tons, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 746M tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile production fell to $248.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +3.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19%. Global production peaked at $261.7B in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (123M tons), the United States (71M tons) and India (49M tons), together comprising 35% of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

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

Global concrete tile imports dropped to 8.7M tons in 2022, waning by -12.4% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 9%. Global imports peaked at 9.9M tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile imports amounted to $2.4B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (896K tons), followed by Belgium (567K tons), France (506K tons), the United States (412K tons) and the UK (393K tons) were the largest importers of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together comprising 32% of total imports. The following importers - Denmark (339K tons), Slovakia (291K tons), Germany (265K tons), Canada (246K tons), Lithuania (219K tons), the Czech Republic (213K tons), Hong Kong SAR (200K tons) and Luxembourg (172K tons) - together made up 22% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($184M), the Netherlands ($158M) and the United States ($143M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 20% of global imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +17.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

In 2022, building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone (5.1M tons) was the largest type of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, comprising 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (3.6M tons), constituting a 41% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main imported products, was attained by tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (with a CAGR of +2.4%).

In value terms, tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($1.6B) constitutes the largest type of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported worldwide, comprising 67% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($775M), with a 33% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imports totaled +5.4%.

Import Prices By Type

In 2022, the average concrete tile import price amounted to $273 per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($447 per ton), while the price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $152 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone (+3.0%).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average concrete tile import price amounted to $273 per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($505 per ton), while Lithuania ($96 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

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

In 2022, the amount of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported worldwide fell remarkably to 10M tons, waning by -18% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 13M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile exports stood at $3.4B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +24.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, namely Germany, China and the Netherlands, represented more than third of total export. Belgium (442K tons), Poland (396K tons), Turkey (325K tons), Thailand (308K tons), Italy (304K tons), Canada (263K tons), Ireland (262K tons), the Czech Republic (261K tons), Belarus (235K tons) and the UK (235K tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($1.2B) remains the largest concrete tile supplier worldwide, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($242M), with a 7.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +20.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-0.0% per year) and Italy (+0.9% per year).

Exports By Type

In 2022, building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone (5.6M tons), distantly followed by tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (4.6M tons) were the largest types of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together committing 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exported products, was attained by tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (with a CAGR of +3.3%).

In value terms, tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($2.4B) remains the largest type of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplied worldwide, comprising 72% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($960M), with a 28% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports totaled +7.4%.

Export Prices By Type

The average concrete tile export price stood at $331 per ton in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. 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 amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($527 per ton), while the average price for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $170 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (+4.0%).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average concrete tile export price amounted to $331 per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($865 per ton), while Belarus ($56 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform