Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete tiles and flagstones in Denmark grew from 1.6 million tons in 2018 to a peak of 2.0 million tons in 2022, with a significant 13% increase in 2020. Growth accelerated in 2021, supported by rising demand and trade activity across Europe, which boosted both import and export volumes.

Import and export prices surged in 2022, increasing by 20% and 86% respectively and reflecting substantial cost volatility. This was followed by a sharp 28% contraction in market volume to 1.4 million tons in 2023, as peak import prices dampened consumption and led to lower production and export volumes.

The market recovered in 2024, with volume rising 5% to 1.5 million tons. This rebound was aided by a 12.7% decrease in import prices, which eased cost pressures and supported renewed consumer demand, while Denmark maintained one of the EU's highest per capita consumption rates at 382 kg per person.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 193.5 million US dollars, up 9.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 29.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production stood at 1 934 thousand tonnes, a 1.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, output grew by 15.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 666 thousand tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.5%. In contrast, 2020 marked the largest increase, with production jumping by 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones exports declined in volume. In 2021, exports totaled 68 032 tonnes, down 15.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 52.9%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 15.2%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 80 006 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 58.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the main destinations for Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones exports by volume. Germany accounted for 44.3% of exports, Sweden for 31.2%, and Norway for 8.0%, together making up 83.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones exports have grown in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 10 458 thousand US dollars, a moderate increase of 6.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 53.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the key partners for Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones exports by value. Germany represented 30.2% of exports, Sweden 24.4%, and Norway 14.0%, collectively accounting for 68.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have increased in volume for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 25 127 tonnes, up 14.8% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import volume grew by 51.5%, with an average annual rate of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and Sweden were the dominant sources for Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones imports by volume, together accounting for 81.2% of total import flows, with the remainder coming from other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Denmark's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have surged in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 8 462 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 73.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 102.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, three main markets—Germany, Sweden, and Italy—together absorbed 83.6% of Denmark's total concrete tiles and flagstones imports by value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021