Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Slovenia, measured in volume, showed considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 96.6 thousand tons in 2018, market size dipped slightly the following year before rising to a period peak of 100.3 thousand tons in 2020. This was followed by a multi-year contraction, with the volume falling to 89.7 thousand tons in 2022, a partial recovery in 2023, and a significant drop to 81.8 thousand tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market told a different story, growing from 11.7 million US dollars in 2019 to 16.4 million in 2023, before easing to 14.8 million in 2024. This overall increase in market value occurred alongside a general decline in physical volume after 2020, suggesting changes in product mix or price levels. Domestic production volume trended downward from 101.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 89.5 thousand tons in 2024, while import volumes generally increased over the period, peaking at 26.5 thousand tons in 2021.

A key dynamic was the sharp rise in export volume to 32.5 thousand tons in 2022, which substantially reduced domestic market availability that year. The market's lowest volume point in 2024 coincided with sustained export activity and reduced production, leading to a market size 15% below its 2018 level.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the output value of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks reached 14 531 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 16.3% increase compared to the previous year. Production grew by 38.4% between 2017 and 2020, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.4%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 28.4%, while the most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks production in Slovenia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output stood at 99.2 thousand tonnes, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 26%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 8.0%. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 101.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 28.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 1.7%.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Slovenia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 21 162 tonnes, down by 2.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 2.8%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 905 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Slovenia were Croatia, accounting for 56.4% of exports in kind, Austria with 13.0%, and Italy at 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 80.5% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, foreign supplies of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Slovenia increased in 2020. Slovenia exported 2 379 thousand US dollars worth of these products, reflecting a controlled uptick of 4.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 272 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 6.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Austria, and Italy remained the main destinations for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Slovenia in value terms. Croatia accounted for 48.6% of exports, Austria for 17.5%, and Italy for 8.9%, together representing 75.0% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks imports into Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported 1 988 tonnes, indicating a steep uptick of 27.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 36.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Austria, and Italy continued to lead as the main suppliers of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Slovenia. Croatia accounted for 66.0% of imports in kind, Austria for 13.1%, and Italy for 10.7%, jointly taking 89.7% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia imported concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks valued at 1 988 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a dramatic gain of 34.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 481 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 16.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Austria, and Italy led the structure of imports in value terms for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks into Slovenia. Croatia accounted for 63.1% of imports, Austria for 13.3%, and Italy for 13.1%, together representing 89.6% of total import flows.

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

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