Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete tiles and flagstones in Slovakia experienced a period of growth from 2018 to 2021, with market volume increasing from 808 thousand tons to a peak of 967 thousand tons. In value terms, the market expanded from 66.9 million US dollars to 85.0 million US dollars over the same period, with the most pronounced surge occurring in 2021.

Following the 2021 peak, market volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 699 thousand tons in 2023. A partial recovery was observed in 2024, with volume reaching 766 thousand tons. In monetary terms, the decline was less severe, with the market value stabilizing at approximately 74.7 million US dollars in 2024.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovakia's production of concrete tiles and flagstones has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 61 918 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 7.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 41.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 802.5 thousand tonnes of concrete tiles and flagstones, up 9.9% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 34%, averaging 10.2% per year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 24.0%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Slovakia

Exports in kind, K t

Slovakia's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 86.6 thousand tonnes, an increase of 8.6% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 78.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Austria, Hungary, and Czechia—collectively accounted for 94.8% of Slovakia's total exports of concrete tiles and flagstones by volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 10 539 thousand US dollars, a gain of 5.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 16.1%, averaging 5.1% per year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 8 466 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.7%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, at 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Czechia, and Hungary were the primary destinations for Slovakia's concrete tiles and flagstones exports by value. Austria accounted for 37.1%, Czechia for 33.8%, and Hungary for 19.0%, together making up 90.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Slovakia

Imports in kind, K t

Slovakia's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 120.6 thousand tonnes, a modest decrease of 5.6% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports fell by 6.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.2%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 143.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 11.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Poland were the main sources for Slovakia's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones by volume. Czechia contributed 52.0%, Hungary 21.8%, and Poland 9.8%, together representing 83.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Slovakia's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 17 668 thousand US dollars, showing a limited loss of 9.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 31.1%, averaging 9.5% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 577 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 35.8%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Poland stood out as the main markets for Slovakia's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones by value. Czechia accounted for 41.6%, Hungary for 19.3%, and Poland for 10.8%, together making up 71.7% of total import flows.

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

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