Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for concrete tiles and flagstones expanded from 272.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 567.7 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was supported by active industry collaboration and, more directly, by the rising popularity of cement-particle and cement-fiber boards with stone chip coatings in apartment renovations, which offered improved fire resistance and durability, boosting overall consumption.

Market volume halved to 284.8 thousand tons in 2023, despite the introduction of new product segments such as non-slip stair cover panels and customized production services. The decline continued to 271.6 thousand tons in 2024.

By 2025, European Union-funded projects promoting carbon capture and storage in cement production began shaping technological shifts within the industry, influencing the manufacturing landscape for concrete-based products.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's concrete tiles and flagstones production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 12 884 thousand US dollars, representing a modest year-over-year rise of 4.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 22.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Estonia's concrete tiles and flagstones production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 381.8 thousand tonnes were produced, constituting a slight year-over-year increase of 2.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 37.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest exports were recorded in 2021 at 6 951 tonnes, marking a moderate drop of 4.7% from the previous year. In contrast, the highest exports peaked in 2019 at 25 897 tonnes, reflecting a 3.7-fold gap compared to 2021. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 71.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 13.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland and Latvia were the dominant buyers of concrete tiles and flagstones from Estonia, together accounting for 81.0% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's concrete tiles and flagstones exports amounted to 17 156 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp increase of 45.5% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11 789 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 13.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 39.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Sweden, and France formed the main group of destinations for Estonia's concrete tiles and flagstones exports in value terms. Finland accounted for 46.4% of exports, Sweden for 16.3%, and France for 14.4%, with their combined share totaling 77.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 29 341 tonnes, marking a dramatic increase of 33.0% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 62.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Sweden, Europe (not elsewhere specified), and Czechia—together absorbed 81.5% of total imports in volume of concrete tiles and flagstones to Estonia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 13 137 thousand US dollars, showing an increase of 12.3% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 97.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports in value terms of concrete tiles and flagstones to Estonia were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Czechia accounted for 21.5% of imports, Sweden for 13.7%, and Spain for 13.0%, with these three together making up only 48.3% of total flows.

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

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