France - Marble Building Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingImport of Marble Building Stone Into France Falls by 5% to $151M in 2023
France Marble Building Stone Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of marble building stone decreased by -14% to 253K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 72%. Imports peaked at 309K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, marble building stone imports declined slightly to $151M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked at $158M in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Marble Building Stone in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Turkey | 41.6 | 47.3 | 39.4 | 42.0 | 49.1 | 51.4 | 57.2 | 66.6 | 105 | 108 | 91.1 |
| Italy | 28.9 | 18.6 | 20.2 | 18.1 | 20.3 | 19.9 | 24.1 | 16.3 | 22.8 | 19.7 | 24.8 |
| Portugal | 3.0 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 10.1 |
| Egypt | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| China | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Spain | 7.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Belgium | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Others | 6.1 | 7.0 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Total | 94.1 | 85.8 | 80.7 | 78.3 | 88.0 | 96.1 | 104 | 104 | 154 | 158 | 151 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Turkey (211K tons) constituted the largest supplier of marble building stone to France, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, marble building stone imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (17K tons), more than tenfold. Italy (6.4K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+7.6% per year) and Italy (-8.9% per year).
In value terms, Turkey ($91M) constituted the largest supplier of marble building stone to France, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($25M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.5% per year) and Portugal (+12.8% per year).
Imports by Type
Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) (151K tons) and marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface (102K tons) were the main products of marble building stone imports to France.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) (with a CAGR of +10.8%).
In value terms, marble building stone with the largest imports in France were marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) ($93M) and marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface ($58M).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the marble building stone price stood at $596 per ton (CIF, France), increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 53%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $869 per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($3,878 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($432 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the marble building stone market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23701100 - Worked monumental/building stone and articles thereof, in marble, travertine and alabaster excluding tiles, cubes/similar articles, largest surface < 7 cm., setts, kerbstones, flagstones
Country coverage:
- France
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
