Ceramic roofing tiles market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The Greek ceramic roofing tiles market entered a growth phase starting in 2018, when market size increased by 24% to $14.5 million. This rise was supported by the leading producer KEVE, which expanded its product portfolio and reported an annual production capacity of 75 million tiles and accessories, enhancing domestic supply and contributing to market expansion. Growth continued through 2020, though the pace moderated.

In 2021, the market surged by 20% to reach $18.4 million. During this period, KEVE strengthened its ties with the academic and labor market through numerous career days, highlighting industry engagement. The following year, growth nearly stabilized, increasing only 1% to $18.7 million, as the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, including supply chain disruptions and altered demand, influenced the construction materials sector.

The market recovered momentum in 2023, climbing 8% to $20.1 million. However, in 2024 it experienced a slight contraction of 3%, settling at $19.4 million. The overall trajectory from 2018 to 2024 reflected the interplay between domestic production capabilities and export volumes, with major producer activity and external shocks shaping the market's path.

Production ceramic roofing tiles in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ceramic roofing tile production in Greece has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 026 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.1% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 39.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.6%.

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

Exports ceramic roofing tiles from Greece

Exports in kind, K t

Ceramic roofing tile shipments from Greece to international markets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Greece exported 116.2 thousand tonnes of ceramic roofing tiles, showing a significant year-on-year gain of 20.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 64.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Albania, and Egypt were the key destinations for Greece's ceramic roofing tile exports in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 40.1% of exports, Albania for 36.2%, and Egypt for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Greece's ceramic roofing tile export value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 11 628 thousand US dollars, up by 15.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 70.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Albania, and North Macedonia formed the primary group of partners for Greece's ceramic roofing tile exports in value terms. Bulgaria held a 43.2% share, Albania 36.6%, and North Macedonia 4.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 84.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports ceramic roofing tiles to Greece

Imports in kind, K t

The market for ceramic roofing tile imports into Greece showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies totaled 0.1 thousand tonnes, a 52.4% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 191.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in volume terms was characterized by a strong dominance of Bulgaria, which held a 75.0% share of total flows. Other partners had relatively minor shares during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for ceramic roofing tiles in Greece exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and their maximum in 2018, with a 4.6-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 35 thousand US dollars, declining by 21.4% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a growth of 359.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Italy, and Spain consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms. Bulgaria accounted for 64.1% of imports, Italy for 8.6%, and Spain for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 81.3% of total import flows.

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

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