Europe: Stone Polishing Machine Market 2025

Stone Polishing Machine Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe stone polishing machine market increased by 8.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Stone Polishing Machine Production in Europe

In value terms, stone polishing machine production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Stone Polishing Machine Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of grinding or polishing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete increased by 59% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stone polishing machine exports rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) represented the major exporters of grinding or polishing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete in 2022, resulting at approx. 32% and 25% of total exports, respectively. Italy (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by France (7.5%), Poland (6.4%) and Bulgaria (5.3%). Spain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +217.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest stone polishing machine supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 82% of total exports. Austria, Bulgaria, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +33.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -35.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 57%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Stone Polishing Machine Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X units of grinding or polishing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete were imported in Europe; surging by 6.5% against 2021. In general, imports showed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stone polishing machine imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X units) was the key importer of grinding or polishing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete, generating 28% of total imports. The UK (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X units), Italy (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), Belgium (X units) and Germany (X units). All these countries together took near 41% share of total imports. Romania (X units), Greece (X units), Norway (X units), Sweden (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Greece (+23.2%), Sweden (+21.3%), Spain (+18.9%), Poland (+14.1%), Romania (+9.1%), Norway (+7.1%), the Netherlands (+2.1%), Belgium (+1.9%) and Italy (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +23.2% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-1.4%) and France (-6.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (+12 p.p.), Poland (+4 p.p.), Spain (+3.7 p.p.), Greece (+2.6 p.p.) and Sweden (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Italy, Germany, the UK and France saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -2%, -6.4% and -12.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest stone polishing machine importing markets in Europe were Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 38% of total imports. Spain, the UK, Poland, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Belgium, Greece and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +11.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 55%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform