Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks in Slovakia experienced fluctuations from 2018 to 2021. Technological innovations introduced in 2018, like white cement and new color additives for decorative concrete, broadened the material's applications in construction, potentially stimulating demand. After a slight dip to 646 thousand tons in 2019, market volume grew significantly to 826 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 1,020 thousand tons in 2021.

Awareness of the construction sector's carbon footprint intensified by 2022, with cement-based products identified as major contributors. This context, coupled with emerging trends towards sustainable and digital construction methods in 2023, coincided with a sharp market contraction to 679 thousand tons that year. By 2024, the market stabilized around 682 thousand tons, supported by robust revenue growth from key players like CONCRETE SK and a strong industry shift towards low-carbon footprint materials, driven by legislative and societal pressures for greener building practices.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Concrete and artificial stone block and brick production in Slovakia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 88 925 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Concrete and artificial stone block and brick production in Slovakia has expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia produced 837.2 thousand tonnes, up 10.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 14.9%, averaging 4.7% growth per year. The lowest output was in 2018 at 651.0 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 10.6%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase of 16.1%.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Slovakia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, concrete and artificial stone block and brick exports from Slovakia fell in 2020. Exports totaled 117.9 thousand tonnes, a sharp drop of 23.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports still rose by 30.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 154.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 42.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary were the main markets for Slovakia's concrete and artificial stone block and brick exports in volume terms. Czechia accounted for 38.9% of exports, Poland for 32.8%, and Hungary for 22.1%, together making up 93.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of improvement, Slovakia's concrete and artificial stone block and brick exports in value terms declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 10 997 thousand US dollars, down 15.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 34.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 032 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 32.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Poland were the primary buyers of Slovakia's concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms. Czechia represented 49.2% of exports, Hungary 24.5%, and Poland 16.7%, collectively accounting for 90.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Slovakia

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. From a low in 2019 to a high in 2017, volumes varied by 3.6 times. In 2020, Slovakia's imports totaled 106.8 thousand tonnes, a steep rise of 138.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum was in 2019 at 44.7 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 69.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia and Poland dominated Slovakia's concrete and artificial stone block and brick imports in volume terms, together accounting for 84.8% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Concrete and artificial stone block and brick imports into Slovakia declined for the second year in a row in 2020. Imports amounted to 13 309 thousand US dollars, down 19.0% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.7%, with an average annual decline of 9.8%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 19 683 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Poland, and Europe, not elsewhere specified, accounted for the largest share of Slovakia's concrete and artificial stone block and brick imports in value terms. Czechia made up 62.7%, Poland 14.3%, and Europe, not elsewhere specified 10.3%, together comprising 87.4% of total flows.

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

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