Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete tiles and flagstones in Portugal expanded from 478 thousand tons in 2018 to 768 thousand tons in 2020. This growth coincided with the construction sector's recovery from a prolonged downturn, supported by product innovations and a focus on quality standards, including ISO 9001 certification obtained by industry players. The rising demand for sustainable building materials also contributed, even as the Covid-19 pandemic created mixed regional effects on cement demand.

After peaking in 2020, market volume declined to 707 thousand tons in 2021, though the market value rose to $55.6 million, reflecting higher prices or a shift toward more advanced products like precast concrete. Environmental regulatory changes and carbon neutrality goals promoted low-carbon and 'green' concrete options, expanding the product range with segments such as ultra-high-performance concrete. Cement sales data indicated a recovery by 2023, and market volume partially rebounded to 604 thousand tons in 2024, supported by ongoing public infrastructure investments.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 122.6 million US dollars, representing an 18.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 97.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 11.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Following two years of growth, Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones production declined. In 2021, output totaled 827.9 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate 6.2% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 882.5 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest increase of 26.3%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 127.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a measured 6.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 8.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.6 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 23.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 12.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United States formed the core group of markets for Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones exports in volume terms. France accounted for 47.1% of exports, Spain for 25.4%, and the United States for 7.7%, together representing 80.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones exports have increased. In 2021, exports reached 74 794 thousand US dollars, indicating a 21.2% rise year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 19.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 61 710 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 31.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the United States, and France were the main destinations for Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones exports in value terms. Spain accounted for 21.6% of exports, the United States for 20.0%, and France for 16.4%, together representing 58.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 6.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a steep 25.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 55.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, China, and Italy were the key partners for Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones imports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 27.9% of imports, China for 24.1%, and Italy for 14.6%, together representing 66.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 7 786 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a substantial 22.7% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 31.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 600 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 5.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Spain, and Italy were the main markets for Portugal's concrete tiles and flagstones imports in value terms. China accounted for 20.5% of imports, Spain for 19.7%, and Italy for 16.2%, together representing 56.5% of total import flows.

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

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