Benelux: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Benelux

The Benelux marble and travertine blocks market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Benelux

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports in Benelux

Marble and travertine blocks exports rose markedly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a 31% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports, with a CAGR of -10.4% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-27.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+47 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-46.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -5.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 91% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+30.2%).

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of marble and travertine blocks and slabs decreased by -12.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 130%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 73% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 27% share of total imports.

Imports into Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of -7.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +6.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-28.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium and Luxembourg increased by +38 and +14 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported marble and travertine blocks and slabs in Benelux, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, marble and travertine blocks imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-11.5% per year) and Luxembourg (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+42.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform