Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks in Austria saw consistent growth from 519.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 744.6 thousand tonnes in 2021. This expansion occurred even as building material prices began to climb from 2020 onward, driven by rising energy and raw material costs.

The trend reversed in 2022 when the market volume dipped to 717.5 thousand tonnes and then plummeted to 390.5 thousand tonnes in 2023. This contraction was primarily fueled by soaring energy prices across Europe, which drastically increased production costs for energy-intensive cement and concrete products. High prices dampened demand, and the construction sector only saw a slight improvement in order intake.

In 2024, the market volume further declined to 377.2 thousand tonnes. Cement prices had risen approximately 70% over the previous year, keeping concrete prices elevated. Persistent energy scarcity and high energy costs continued to pressure manufacturers, while regulatory measures promoting sustainable construction and green building materials, such as recycled aggregates and low-CO₂ concrete additives, gained traction.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks was valued at 56 053 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.8% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 69 846 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2019 at 52 957 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 24.2% was observed in 2019. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 19.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks production in Austria has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Austria produced 537.1 thousand tonnes, reflecting a moderate rise of 7.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Austria

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Austria's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks have increased. In 2020, Austria exported 16 133 tonnes, corresponding to an 11.7% rise compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 446 tonnes, with the largest decline of 39.5% also occurring that year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 39.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's exports in kind. Czechia accounted for 30.5% of exports, Hungary for 21.3%, and Slovakia for 18.5%, together representing 70.4% of total 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, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Austria's cross-border shipments of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks have increased. In 2020, export volume amounted to 2 816 thousand US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 803 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 21.3% also in 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 23.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Hungary remained the principal buyers of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 21.2% of exports, Czechia for 20.7%, and Hungary for 17.0%, jointly representing 58.8% of total exports.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 74 634 tonnes, constituting a steep uptick of 27.4% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 53 931 tonnes, with the largest decline of 22.1% also in 2018. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia consistently occupied leading positions in Austria's import structure in kind. Germany accounted for 21.4% of imports, Hungary for 19.5%, and Czechia for 15.9%, together representing 56.8% of total 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, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks totalled 12 755 thousand US dollars, representing a strong gain of 14.3% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 160 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.8% also in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — Germany, Czechia, and Italy — together accounted for 72.1% of total imports in value terms of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Austria.

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

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