Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete tiles and flagstones in Poland began the period at 14.2 million tons in 2018, supported by construction sector development and the entry of new players increasing product diversity. After a slight dip to 13.9 million tons in 2019, volumes recovered modestly in 2020, as changes in consumer behavior toward more ecological and durable products helped sustain demand amid COVID-19 supply chain disruptions. A sharp expansion followed in 2021, with market size jumping to 15.7 million tons, driven by the post-pandemic rebound in production and supply, alongside growing investments in environmentally friendly manufacturing technologies aligned with EU climate goals.

This growth reversed in 2022 when the market contracted to 14.3 million tons. The decline was primarily caused by the introduction of new EU labeling requirements for cement and concrete products, which increased compliance costs, and by soaring global prices for raw materials and energy that raised production expenses. The downward trend continued into 2023, with volumes falling further to 13.8 million tons, as heightened environmental awareness and transparency demands continued to reshape the market.

In 2024, the market returned to growth, reaching 14.0 million tons and ending the two-year decline. This turnaround was bolstered by the dominant role of state-owned enterprises in the construction sector, which supported infrastructure development, and by the evolution of distribution channels focusing on efficiency and digitalization. Poland remained one of the EU countries with the highest per capita consumption of these products, at 373 kg per person in 2024.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Poland's production of concrete tiles and flagstones declined in 2020. The output was valued at 740.6 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 20.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 758.5 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 21.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 14 235 thousand tonnes of concrete tiles and flagstones, representing a 2.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.5%, averaging 1.8% per year. The peak volume was reached in 2018 at 14 281 thousand tonnes. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 2.3%, while the largest increase was also in 2018 at 5.8%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones totalled 136.7 thousand tonnes, showing a year-over-year rise of 10.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 38%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.3%. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 1.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 26.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Belarus were the leading destinations for Poland's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms. Germany accounted for 23.3% of exports, Slovakia for 21.6%, and Belarus for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 57.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 40 635 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate drop of 6.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 28.2%, averaging 8.6% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 48 128 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 9.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 51.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Slovakia were the primary markets for Poland's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms. Germany held a 23.5% share, Denmark 19.1%, and Slovakia 11.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 54.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms amounted to 34.4 thousand tonnes, indicating a decrease of 30.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 33%, with an average annual decline of 12.5%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.7%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia were the main sources for Poland's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in volume terms. Germany contributed 43.0% of imports, Slovakia 35.8%, and Czechia 9.9%. Together, these three countries made up 88.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms declined in 2020. The import value was 11 386 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a significant drop of 15.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 53.4%, averaging 15.3% per year. The peak value was in 2019 at 13 478 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 43.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Italy formed the core group of markets for Poland's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms. Germany accounted for 41.5% of imports, Czechia for 21.3%, and Italy for 15.5%. In total, these three countries represented 78.3% of import value.

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

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