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Ceramic building bricks market in Greece

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Greek ceramic building bricks market grew from USD 17.4 million in 2018 to USD 20.4 million in 2019, driven by significant capacity investments and plant modernization. KEVE, one of Europe's largest producers, installed energy-efficient cogeneration and dry grinding systems, while MOSCHIDIS upgraded its facility to expand its ceramic product range. In 2020, the market stabilized at USD 20.0 million.

Starting in 2021, rising demand for innovative and sustainable construction materials accelerated market growth, with the value reaching USD 29.5 million. KEVE's development of a new lightweight brick series with 20% weight reduction and lower CO₂ emissions, along with its voluntary ESG reporting and expansion into over 40 countries, supported further expansion. By 2024, the market value had climbed to USD 49.7 million, sustained by consumer preference for eco-friendly building solutions and continuous corporate focus on green product innovation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Greece
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ceramic building bricks in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of ceramic building bricks in Greece has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 33 251 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 36.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	17.6%	7.1%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ceramic building bricks from Greece

Exports in kind, K t

Greece's volume of ceramic building bricks exports has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 282.8 thousand tonnes, representing a significant advance of 32.1% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 166.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.8%	42.3%	32.1%	38.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria accounted for 75.0% of total exports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The volume of ceramic building bricks leaving Greece has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 13 321 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 23.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 116.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.1%	18.6%	23.9%	29.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Bulgaria and Romania together accounting for 89.6% of total flows. Other partners formed a residual portion of the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ceramic building bricks to Greece

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, ceramic building bricks imports into Greece stood at 0.8 thousand tonnes, indicating a strong uptick of 10.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 64.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 18.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 49.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.4%	(0.1%)	10.3%	18.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (48.6% of imports in kind), Albania (30.6% of imports in kind), and Turkey (18.0% of imports in kind) led the structure of imports in kind. Together, these three countries represented 97.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imported ceramic building bricks volumes in Greece reached 89 thousand US dollars, up by 38.1% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 20.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 89.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.0%	(20.3%)	38.1%	27.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (44.7% of imports in value terms), Turkey (34.3% of imports in value terms), and Albania (8.6% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms. Collectively, they accounted for 87.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io