Cement, concrete or artificial stone articles market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

In 2020, the market volume for cement, concrete or artificial stone articles in Austria rose to 5 013 thousand tons, supported by intensive production during the COVID-19 pandemic that met high demand in the construction sector.

Subsequently, global supply-chain disruptions and raw material shortages drove a sharp increase in prices, lifting the market value to 1 021.1 million US dollars by 2023, even as physical volume fell to 4 355 thousand tons. This consumption decline was driven by reduced construction activity, rising production costs, and a growing shift toward timber building, which diverted demand away from traditional cement-based products.

By 2023, price pressures moderated but demand remained subdued, especially in private residential construction. In 2024, persistently high energy costs and tighter credit conditions continued to restrain market volume, while the industry adapted to new environmental mandates by investing in CO2-reduction technologies.

Production cement, concrete or artificial stone articles in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles was valued at 853.3 million US dollars, representing a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Austria produced 4 502 thousand tonnes of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles, showing a modest gain of 3.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports cement, concrete or artificial stone articles from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Austria's cross-border shipments of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles increased. In 2020, exports reached 290.1 thousand tonnes, marking a modest advance of 9.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 43.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 17.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 265.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 32.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Austria's exports in kind of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles were Germany (47.1% of exports), Switzerland (15.9% of exports), and Hungary (13.4% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 76.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Austria's export volume of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles increased. In 2020, Austria exported 103.8 million US dollars worth of these articles, reflecting a 10.0% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 36.4%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 14.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 94.4 million US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany (52.7% of exports in value terms), Switzerland (15.9% of exports in value terms), and Hungary (5.3% of exports in value terms) made the biggest contributions to Austria's exports in value terms. Collectively, they accounted for 73.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports cement, concrete or artificial stone articles to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Austria's volume of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles imports totaled 800.8 thousand tonnes, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 727.4 thousand tonnes, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 803.8 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2018 at 6.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Austria's imports in kind of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles were Germany (42.1% of imports), Hungary (26.1% of imports), and Czechia (13.1% of imports). Together, these three countries represented 81.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's volume of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 201.1 million US dollars, up by 3.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 20.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany (54.0% of imports in value terms), Hungary (16.7% of imports in value terms), and Czechia (9.4% of imports in value terms) formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's imports in value terms. Their combined share accounted for 80.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020