Report Update: Jan 1, 2025

China - Marble Building Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Marble Building Stone Prices in China

China Marble Building Stone Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the marble building stone price stood at $2,248 per ton (FOB, China), picking up by 13% against the previous month. Over the last eight months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($3,414 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($126 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Marble Building Stone Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) ($2,298 per ton), while the average price for exports of marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface amounted to $896 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) (+3.6%).

China Marble Building Stone Exports

In September 2022, overseas shipments of marble building stone decreased by -1.1% to 64K tons, falling for the fourth month in a row after three months of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 65% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 77K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble building stone exports rose remarkably to $143M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 61% against the previous month. The exports peaked in September 2022.

China Marble Building Stone Exports by Type

Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) (61K tons) was the largest type of marble building stone exported from China, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) exceeded the volume of the second product type, marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface (2.2K tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) stood at -2.6%.

In value terms, marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) ($141M) remains the largest type of marble building stone exported from China, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface ($2M), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) was relatively modest.

China Marble Building Stone Exports by Country

The United States (9.4K tons), Vietnam (7.3K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (4.2K tons) were the main destinations of marble building stone exports from China, with a combined 33% share of total exports. South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, Singapore, Egypt, Qatar and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($23M), Vietnam ($19M) and Hong Kong SAR ($9.5M) constituted the largest markets for marble building stone exported from China worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of +22.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the marble building stone market in China. 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:

China

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024