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

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

The French marble granules and powder market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after eight years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decline. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in France

In value terms, marble granules and powder production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. Marble granules and powder production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from France

In 2021, marble granules and powder exports from France rose modestly to X tons, with an increase of 4.6% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of marble granules and powder exports from France, together comprising 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, Portugal, Cameroon and Guyana, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +113.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for marble granules and powder exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, the UK, Cameroon and Guyana, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +107.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, marble granules and powder export price increased by +73.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 48%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest marble granules and powder supplier to France, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, marble granules and powder imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+8.5% per year) and Austria (+53.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of granules, chippings and powder of marble to France, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +15.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+12.8% per year) and Germany (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble granules and powder import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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