Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian market for concrete tiles and flagstones saw considerable fluctuation in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. After a sharp decline to 1 556 тыс. т in 2019, market volume recovered over the following two years, peaking at 1 897 тыс. т in 2021. A gradual contraction then followed, with volume stabilizing around 1 724 тыс. т by the end of the period.

In contrast, the market's value in monetary terms demonstrated consistent growth from 2020 onward. Starting at 173.3 млн $ in 2020, the market value expanded steadily each year to reach 230.8 млн $ in 2024. This sustained increase occurred despite the volatility in physical consumption, pointing to a significant rise in average product value or a shift in the market's product mix.

The overall trajectory shows a market that recovered its pre-2019 physical consumption level by 2021 before entering a phase of modest volumetric decline coupled with strong and continuous value growth.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Belgium, the production value of concrete tiles and flagstones reached 204.9 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 10.9% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 184.8 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 219.6 million US dollars. The most significant decline took place in 2019, when the value dropped by 15.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Belgium produced 1 787 thousand tonnes of concrete tiles and flagstones in 2020, representing a 6.9% increase from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 1 671 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 1 945 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.1%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

Belgium's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes reached 218.5 thousand tonnes, showing a modest increase of 9.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 42.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Belgium's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms were France, accounting for 38.5% of exports, the Netherlands at 37.0%, and Germany at 13.7%. Together, these three countries represented 89.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of concrete tiles and flagstones exported from Belgium was 48 075 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 13.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany remained the primary buyers of concrete tiles and flagstones from Belgium in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 47.0% of exports, France for 25.5%, and Germany for 15.9%, collectively making up 88.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

Belgium's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volumes were recorded at 78.4 thousand tonnes, marking a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 15.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.5%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 103.9 thousand tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 19.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 11.6%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Germany dominated Belgium's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms, together accounting for 90.5% of total flows, with other markets contributing a smaller share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones amounted to 16 421 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a significant rise of 23.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 347 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year, with a drop of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Belgium's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms were the Netherlands, accounting for 34.0% of imports, Germany at 24.4%, and Italy at 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 73.1% of total import flows.

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

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