Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the German market for concrete tiles and flagstones expanded steadily, with physical volume growing from 18,838 thousand tonnes to 21,295 thousand tonnes. The market value also increased, reaching over 2 billion US dollars by 2021.

This upward trend reversed in 2022, when market volume declined to 19,970 thousand tonnes. The following years saw a more pronounced contraction.

In 2023, sharply rising prices for key inputs like cement and steel, driven by supply chain disruptions and high energy costs, increased construction expenses and negatively impacted the building industry. The market volume fell to 16,698 thousand tonnes. In 2024, new environmental regulations and decarbonization initiatives began shaping cement and concrete production, while market entry occurred through a joint venture between Kerakoll and Cementeria Costantinopoli and the startup alcemy applying AI to production. Persistent cost pressure contributed to a further decrease in volume to 15,745 thousand tonnes.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of concrete tiles and flagstones has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 1 939 million US dollars, representing a 12.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production volume of concrete tiles and flagstones has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, 21 270 thousand tonnes were produced, up 8.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9.2%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 214 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.3%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones totaled 464.4 thousand tonnes, a 1.7% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.3%, with an annualized decline of 2.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 456.9 thousand tonnes, marking the largest decline of 12.8%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 524.1 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands were the key destinations for Germany's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms. France accounted for 28.3% of exports, Switzerland for 17.2%, and the Netherlands for 15.0%, together making up 60.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's export value of concrete tiles and flagstones has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 89.0 million US dollars, showing no significant change from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 101.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 12.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands remained the main buyers of concrete tiles and flagstones from Germany in value terms. France accounted for 25.1% of exports, Switzerland for 17.1%, and the Netherlands for 15.2%, collectively forming 57.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones stood at 142.2 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest year-on-year increase of 6.1%. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 7.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 147.5 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 11.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia were the principal sources for Germany's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 19.5% of imports, Belgium for 18.7%, and Czechia for 14.4%, together representing 52.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's import value of concrete tiles and flagstones amounted to 50.0 million US dollars, showing a 2.3% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.5%, with an annualized rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 55.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 22.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Czechia were the three principal markets for Germany's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms, together accounting for 50.4% of total import value.

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

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