Austria: Market for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone 2022

Market Size for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone in Austria

The Austrian market for granite, sandstone and other building stone was estimated at $X in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of granite, sandstone and other building stone were exported from Austria; picking up by 1,279% against the year before. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Austria, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Switzerland (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for granite, sandstone and other building stone exports from Austria, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+6.3% per year) and Switzerland (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -88.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Imports into Austria

In 2021, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone into Austria dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -57.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 648%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of granite, sandstone and other building stone to Austria, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+37.6% per year) and Italy (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest granite, sandstone and other building stone suppliers to Austria, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +7.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 63% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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