Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete tiles and flagstones in Romania expanded significantly from 1 333 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 751 thousand tons in 2019, driven by the broader European construction materials market which returned to growth after two years of declines, indicating rising demand across the region.

Market volume dipped to 1 640 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 1 814 thousand tons in 2021, a year marked by sharp price increases for construction materials due to the health crisis. The market then contracted to 1 623 thousand tons in 2022.

In the following years, the sector faced rising energy, raw material, and logistics costs exacerbated by military conflicts and high inflation, while major infrastructure projects funded through the PNRR stimulated demand. Leading local producers such as Bilka Steel, Procema, and Romcim reported strong revenue growth, pointing to a consolidated domestic market.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Romania's concrete tiles and flagstones production has grown in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 142.7 million US dollars, marking a strong 14.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 75.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of growth, Romania's concrete tiles and flagstones production volume declined. In 2020, output was 1 611 thousand tonnes, showing a modest 6.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 38.6%, with an 11.5% compound annual growth rate. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 718 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 33.5%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Concrete tiles and flagstones exports from Romania have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 12 689 tonnes, up 12.1% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 30.1%, with a 9.2% compound annual growth rate. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 7 125 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 27.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 58.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Hungary, and Italy were the main destinations for Romania's concrete tiles and flagstones exports in volume terms. France accounted for 43.2% of exports, Hungary for 34.8%, and Italy for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 85.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, concrete tiles and flagstones exports from Romania increased in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 409 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 23.2% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 391 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France, Italy, and Hungary played the leading roles in the value of Romania's concrete tiles and flagstones exports. France accounted for 63.8% of export value, Italy for 12.7%, and Hungary for 5.9%. Combined, these three markets represented 82.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Concrete tiles and flagstones imports into Romania have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 41 243 tonnes, reflecting a modest 6.5% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.7%, equating to a 5.2% annualized decline. The highest volume was in 2018 at 53 108 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 16.9% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary dominated Romania's concrete tiles and flagstones imports in volume terms, accounting for 78.2% of total flows. Other markets played a less significant role in the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's concrete tiles and flagstones imports have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 7 048 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.4% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

In 2017-2020, three main markets—Hungary, Italy, and Czechia—together absorbed 73.2% of the total value of concrete tiles and flagstones imports into Romania.

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

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