France, Europe's Second-Largest Producer of Bricks and Tiles

In 2018, France’s total output of bricks, tiles and earthenware construction products totals €899 million. More than half of all jobs are concentrated in three regions – Occitanie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. France accounts for 15% of all European Union production. It is in second place, behind Germany and ahead of the United Kingdom, thanks to strong tile production. The weighting of these products limits imports and exports, which are mainly performed with neighbouring countries.