Egypt: Marble Building Stone Market 2025

Marble Building Stone Market Size in Egypt

After three years of decline, the Egyptian marble building stone market increased by 727% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Marble Building Stone Production in Egypt

In value terms, marble building stone production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Marble building stone production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Marble Building Stone Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of marble building stone decreased by -29.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 297% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble building stone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for marble building stone exports from Egypt, with a 120% share of total exports. Moreover, marble building stone exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Algeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 36% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+1.2% per year) and Algeria (+35.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for marble building stone exported from Egypt were Libya ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +25.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble building stone export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 87% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 689% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Saudi Arabia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Marble Building Stone Imports

Imports into Egypt

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of marble building stone increased by 37% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble building stone imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble building stone imports to Egypt, together comprising 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece, India, Lebanon, Turkey and Oman, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +46.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble building stone suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. Greece, India, Lebanon, Turkey and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +49.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average marble building stone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 822%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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