Czech Republic: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in the Czech Republic

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Czech marble granules and powder market, when its value decreased by -8.8% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in the Czech Republic

In value terms, marble granules and powder production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +72.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from the Czech Republic

Marble granules and powder exports from the Czech Republic amounted to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 5.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 8.4%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for marble granules and powder exports from the Czech Republic, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, marble granules and powder exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), tenfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.4% per year) and Hungary (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for granules, chippings and powder of marble exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.7% per year) and Hungary (-1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Poland (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest marble granules and powder supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, marble granules and powder imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.3% per year) and Croatia (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder suppliers to the Czech Republic were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Romania, Italy, France, Slovakia and Poland, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble granules and powder import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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