The European import of tiles, flagstones, bricks, and similar articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone shows considerable variation among countries. In 2023, the Netherlands led imports at 975.3 million kg, experiencing a 6.33% increase. Lithuania and Hungary showed notable growth at around 10.5% and 10.4%, respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Germany saw decreases of 0.13% and 4.95%. Over a longer period, countries like Portugal and Italy have shown significant average annual increases, reflecting robust demand growth, while Cyprus and Greece faced downturns.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of environmental regulations, favoring sustainable materials.
- Shifts in demand due to construction industry trends and urbanization rates.
- Potential market fluctuations driven by economic conditions and real estate developments across Europe.
- Import patterns due to geopolitical events and supply chain adjustments.
Top countries in Import of Tiles, Flagstones, Bricks and Similar Articles, of Cement, Concrete or Artificial Stone by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 975,300,000 | 2023 | +1.02% | +6.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 673,820,000 | 2023 | +2.5% | +1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 442,580,000 | 2023 | +4.27% | +3.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 302,180,000 | 2023 | +3.97% | -0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 283,790,000 | 2023 | +4.18% | +10.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 280,620,000 | 2023 | +4.18% | +2.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 268,900,000 | 2023 | +0.97% | -0.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 234,900,000 | 2023 | +1.81% | +5.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 184,630,000 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 170,920,000 | 2023 | -19.66% | -4.95% | View data |
