Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for concrete tiles and flagstones showed notable volatility between 2018 and 2024. After an initial drop to 1.62 million metric tons in 2019, market volume recovered, peaking at 1.87 million metric tons in 2022. This upward trend was abruptly reversed in 2023, with volume falling sharply to 1.42 million metric tons.

The contraction deepened in 2024, as the market volume declined to 1.19 million metric tons. This downturn was largely driven by a substantial increase in cement and concrete prices across Europe, a consequence of energy shortages that significantly raised production costs. The higher input prices dampened demand, reducing both physical consumption and market value.

During this period, the industry also saw the growing adoption of modular construction techniques with prefabricated elements and an increased focus on sustainable building practices. While these trends are influencing long-term product development, they did not counteract the immediate market contraction caused by elevated costs.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of concrete tiles and flagstones was valued at 266.1 million US dollars, marking a 5.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 269.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 7.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 6.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Austria produced 1,698 thousand tonnes of concrete tiles and flagstones, showing a robust 10.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 1,532 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Austria's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones reached 42.3 thousand tonnes, representing an 18.3% year-over-year advance. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 3.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 35.7 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 21.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 45.4 thousand tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia were the leading destinations for Austria's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in kind. Hungary accounted for 54.2% of exports, Czechia for 8.7%, and Slovakia for 8.3%, together making up 71.2% of total export 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

Austria's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 11,255 thousand US dollars, a 29.8% rise year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 80%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia formed the core of Austria's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.1% of exports, Hungary for 23.7%, and Czechia for 9.4%, together representing 68.1% of total export flows.

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 tiles and flagstones to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 114.4 thousand tonnes, a modest 7.1% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 53.1%, with an average annual decline rate of 22.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Czechia were the main sources for Austria's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in kind. Germany accounted for 48.1% of imports, Italy for 15.9%, and Czechia for 12.8%, together making up 76.7% of total import 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

Austria's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 26,428 thousand US dollars, down by 2.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Czechia stood out as the main markets for Austria's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 44.5% of imports, Italy for 25.4%, and Czechia for 11.6%, together representing 81.5% of total import flows.

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

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