Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for concrete tiles and flagstones began the period at 1.5 million tons in 2018 and rose to 1.6 million tons in 2019, a period that saw reported growth in ceramic tile production indicating broader construction activity. In 2020, market volume fell to 1.3 million tons.

Following the 2020 contraction, the market rebounded sharply to 1.9 million tons in 2021 and further to 2.3 million tons in 2022. The expansion in 2022 was supported by structural growth in demand for tiles and artificial stone, including cement-based products, in residential and commercial projects, while the sector also faced higher production costs due to the European energy crisis.

Market volume stabilized at 2.3 million tons in 2023 before surging to 3.1 million tons in 2024, marking a renewed phase of growth.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of concrete tiles and flagstones experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2020, output was valued at 117.5 million US dollars, marking an 18.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 144.1 million US dollars, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 at 33.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following two years of expansion, Spain's production of concrete tiles and flagstones decreased. In 2020, the country produced 1 325 thousand tons, representing a substantial 19.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 7.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production volume was achieved in 2019 at 1 641 thousand tons, with the most significant growth occurring in 2018 at 25.9%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of concrete tiles and flagstones declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 19 776 tons, reflecting a sharp 38.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 54.8%, with an average annual decline of 23.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 48 339 tons, which also saw the largest increase that year at 10.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's export structure for concrete tiles and flagstones remained diversified, with no single country dominating. France accounted for 35.7% of exports, followed by the United States at 6.1% and the United Kingdom at 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented 47.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

For the second year in a row, Spain's concrete tiles and flagstones exports declined in value terms. In 2020, exports totaled 27 016 thousand US dollars, down 37.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 34.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 13.2%. The highest export value was achieved in 2018 at 49 126 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase that year at 18.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Germany were significant but not dominant buyers of Spanish concrete tiles and flagstones. France accounted for 23.1% of export value, Italy for 13.4%, and Germany for 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 46.5% of total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones declined. In 2020, imports totaled 23 723 tons, down 12.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.4%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 101 tons, while the strongest growth occurred in 2018 at 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and China dominated Spain's import market for concrete tiles and flagstones, together accounting for 80.7% of total import flows. Other trading partners played a supplementary role during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports reached 21 282 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant 15.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 13.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 27 020 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase that year at 9.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, China, and Morocco consistently led Spain's import structure for concrete tiles and flagstones in value terms. Portugal accounted for 56.0% of import value, China for 23.6%, and Morocco for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 92.6% of total import flows during this period.

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

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