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Concrete tiles and flagstones market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Dutch market for concrete tiles and flagstones experienced notable volume swings between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 2.3 million tonnes, consumption fell in 2019 before stabilizing and then surging to a peak of 2.7 million tonnes in 2021.

Following the 2021 high, market volume contracted over the subsequent years, declining to 2.3 million tonnes in 2023 and further to 2.1 million tonnes in 2024. In contrast, the market's value demonstrated sustained growth, rising from $261 million in 2018 to $298 million in 2024, pointing to underlying shifts in pricing or product mix.

The observed divergence between physical volume and monetary value highlights a market where financial turnover increased despite a reduction in the quantity of material sold from its peak.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2023-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2023-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Concrete tiles and flagstones production in the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 283.8 million US dollars, marking a 33.9% gain compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 205.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.7%)	3.2%	33.9%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Concrete tiles and flagstones production in the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 2 798 thousand tonnes were produced, showing a sharp gain of 28.4% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 27%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 014 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.6%)	8.2%	28.4%	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

Concrete tiles and flagstones exports from the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the Netherlands exported 168.4 thousand tonnes, up by 49.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 314.8%, with an annualized rate of 60.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.7%	107.9%	49.2%	60.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany accounted for 70.5% of total exports in kind, while the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Concrete tiles and flagstones shipments from the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 28 024 thousand US dollars, which is 11.6% higher year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 88.5%, with an annualized rate of 23.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.6%	37.8%	11.6%	23.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for exports in value terms were Germany, accounting for 54.0% of exports, Belgium at 25.8%, and the United Kingdom at 5.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

Concrete tiles and flagstones import volume in the Netherlands declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were approximately 80.8 thousand tonnes, down by 13.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 136.1 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 17.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 31.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	(31.3%)	(13.5%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany and Belgium were the principal sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 82.7% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the Netherlands imported a total of 37 670 thousand US dollars worth of concrete tiles and flagstones, showing a gain of 4.1% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 40 848 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest increase of 28.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.2%	(11.4%)	4.1%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets — Germany, Belgium, and Italy — together accounted for 80.9% of total imports in value terms of concrete tiles and flagstones to the Netherlands.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io