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

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

The Brazilian market for granite, sandstone and other building stone totaled less than $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Production of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone in Brazil

In value terms, production of granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Exports from Brazil

For the third consecutive year, Brazil recorded decline in overseas shipments of granite, sandstone and other building stone, which decreased by -5.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Brazil, accounting for a 104% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-3.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for granite, sandstone and other building stone exports from Brazil, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-6.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Italy (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of granite, sandstone and other building stone decreased by -25.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest granite, sandstone and other building stone suppliers to Brazil.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.8%, 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 import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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