Benelux: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Benelux

The Benelux marble granules and powder market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Benelux

In value terms, marble granules and powder production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 206%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of granules, chippings and powder of marble in Benelux surged to X tons, with an increase of 350% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 295%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 6.7% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the granules, chippings and powder of marble exports, with a CAGR of +33.8% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (+42 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -41.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest marble granules and powder supplier in Benelux, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +35.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -25.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.5%).

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by 38% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 22% share of total imports.

Imports into Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of -6.1% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +5 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +0.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, marble granules and powder import price increased by +64.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform