Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete tiles and flagstones in Slovenia experienced notable fluctuations in both volume and value from 2018 through 2024. Market volume, measured in thousand tons, grew from 237.4 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 282.8 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting sharply to 189.6 thousand tons by 2024. The overall trajectory was not linear, with a significant drop in volume occurring in 2020, followed by a strong recovery over the next two years.

In monetary terms, the market's value followed a distinct pattern, declining initially before entering a period of sustained growth. After falling to 21.9 million dollars in 2019, market value rose each year to reach a high of 33.2 million dollars in 2023. This peak in value occurred despite a lower physical volume compared to the previous year, indicating a shift in the market's financial dynamics during that period.

The final year of the observed period saw a simultaneous and pronounced downturn in both key metrics. By 2024, the market volume had decreased by nearly 25% from its 2022 peak, while the market value fell by over 30% from its 2023 high, bringing consumption levels below where they started in 2018.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the production value of concrete tiles and flagstones reached 27 447 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a modest 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 27 482 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a 15.0% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following two years of growth, Slovenia's production volume of concrete tiles and flagstones declined in 2020. The country produced 273.7 thousand tonnes that year, marking a 12.4% decrease compared to 2019. The peak production volume was recorded in 2019 at 312.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.6%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The export volume reached 82 645 tonnes, showing a significant 12.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 41.1%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia and Austria accounted for the majority of Slovenia's concrete tiles and flagstones exports by volume, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Slovenia's export value of concrete tiles and flagstones increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Exports totaled 7 198 thousand US dollars, reflecting a limited 3.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 51.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Austria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated Slovenia's export structure by value. Croatia accounted for 59.0% of exports, Austria for 16.5%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 11.7%, together representing 87.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while imports peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia imported 19 180 tonnes of concrete tiles and flagstones, a sharp 43.4% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 30.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a 112.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Hungary, and Austria were the leading suppliers of concrete tiles and flagstones to Slovenia by volume. Croatia accounted for 39.2% of imports, Hungary for 28.6%, and Austria for 14.5%, with their combined share reaching 82.3% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovenia's import value of concrete tiles and flagstones increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 3 159 thousand US dollars, indicating a notable 10.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 61.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Italy, and Hungary were the primary suppliers of concrete tiles and flagstones to Slovenia by value. Croatia accounted for 18.3% of imports, Italy for 18.0%, and Hungary for 17.5%, jointly representing 53.8% of total import value.

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

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