Brazil: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Brazil

The Brazilian marble and travertine blocks market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Brazil

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 12%. Marble and travertine blocks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were exported from Brazil; growing by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Brazil, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +44.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+11.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Brazil, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +60.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+16.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, marble and travertine blocks export price increased by +59.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, when their volume decreased by -2.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Brazil.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +24.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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