Belgium: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Belgium

The Belgian marble and travertine blocks market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Belgium

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 79%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs exported from Belgium contracted to X tons, waning by -14.2% on the year before. In general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 184%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Belgium, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-15.7% per year) and the United States (+21.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for marble and travertine blocks exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for 49% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +95.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 80% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were imported into Belgium; jumping by 31% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 257%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest marble and travertine blocks supplier to Belgium, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. Albania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-11.7% per year) and Albania (+26.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Albania, Germany, Turkey, China, India, Spain and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -30.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 159% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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