CIS: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in CIS

The CIS marble and travertine blocks market declined to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in CIS

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 18%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports in CIS

Marble and travertine blocks exports reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by -20% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) represented roughly 78% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together generating a 20% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +59.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest marble and travertine blocks supplier in the CIS, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 14% share.

In Uzbekistan, marble and travertine blocks exports expanded at an average annual rate of +77.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+2.7% per year) and Tajikistan (+16.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -37.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 146%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Armenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+18.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were imported in the CIS; which is down by -22.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 705%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, namely Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), creating a 7% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +62.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported marble and travertine blocks and slabs in the CIS, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +3.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+24.3% per year) and Tajikistan (+37.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 265%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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