Europe: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Europe

The Europe marble granules and powder market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Europe

In value terms, marble granules and powder production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of granules, chippings and powder of marble exported in Europe expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main exporters of granules, chippings and powder of marble, together creating 83% of total exports. Norway (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder supplying countries in Europe were Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +50.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 34% of total imports. Austria (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 46% share of total imports.

Imports into Germany decreased at an average annual rate of -2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Austria (+29.2%), Finland (+25.6%), Italy (+22.4%) and Poland (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +29.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Sweden (-2.8%) and Belgium (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Austria (+10 p.p.), Finland (+8.3 p.p.) and Italy (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Sweden (-3.2 p.p.), Belgium (-5.3 p.p.) and Germany (-12.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported granules, chippings and powder of marble in Europe, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 9.2% share.

In Germany, marble granules and powder imports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+29.0% per year) and Finland (+21.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform