Ireland: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Ireland

The Irish market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Ireland

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Ireland declined to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Ireland

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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