Germany leads Europe's export of tiles, flagstones, bricks, and similar articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone, holding the largest share at 29%. The Netherlands follows with 19.5%. Ireland shows a significant upward trend with a 23.56% increase in 2023, while Belgium decreased by 2.07%. Notable growth was also seen in Slovakia (7.21%) and Estonia (5.48%). Conversely, the United Kingdom and France observed declines of 4.32% and 4.69%, respectively, with Hungary showing a 7.46% decrease. Malta, though small in share, had remarkable growth of 86.89% in 2023. Over the last two years, variations indicate diversification in export growth among European countries.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in the Netherlands and Ireland, marked by significant progress in recent years. Monitoring for the impacts of global economic conditions and sustainability regulations on these building materials exports will be important. Companies and countries could explore technological advancements and innovation in materials to stay competitive.
Top countries in Export of Tiles, Flagstones, Bricks and Similar Articles, of Cement, Concrete or Artificial Stone Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19.5 | 2023 | +6.71% | +9.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 7.37 | 2023 | +0.49% | -2.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 5.16 | 2023 | +7.66% | +23.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.97 | 2023 | -0.54% | +0.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 4.56 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.21 | 2023 | +1.76% | +2.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 3.61 | 2023 | +4.17% | +7.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 3.61 | 2023 | +13.55% | +5.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 3.09 | 2023 | -1.57% | -7.46% | View data |
