The European import landscape of tiles, flagstones, and similar articles is heavily dominated by France, commanding a share of nearly 20% in kilograms as of 2023. Notable contributors include the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Austria, all with shares around 8-9%. Meanwhile, Germany and Belgium exhibit modest figures around 7%. Some countries like Hungary and Estonia experienced significant year-on-year growth, outpacing others with impressive surges of over 10%. Conversely, countries such as Germany and Luxembourg saw reductions in import shares of more than 4%. Over the past five years, growth trends have varied, with countries like Hungary showing robust performance.
Looking forward, key trends that could shape the European imports of tiles, flagstones, and similar articles involve changing economic conditions, evolving housing markets, and environmental considerations pushing for sustainable practices and materials. Monitoring developments in the construction industry and regulatory changes across the EU will be vital in understanding future import patterns and shifts in market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Tiles, Flagstones and Similar Articles of Cement, Concrete or Artificial Stone Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 19.87 | 2023 | +6.15% | +2.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 9.15 | 2023 | +10.25% | +3.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 9.06 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7.92 | 2023 | -0.41% | +0.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7.49 | 2023 | -9.59% | -4.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.41 | 2023 | +3.5% | +1.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.14 | 2023 | +4.05% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4.77 | 2023 | +4.83% | +11.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 4.21 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.94 | 2023 | -1.9% | -1.35% | View data |
