France: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in France

The French marble and travertine blocks market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -36.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in France

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs exported from France soared to X tons, rising by 90% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 243%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from France, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-14.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from France, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+58.3% per year) and Switzerland (-7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 243%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+32.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of marble and travertine blocks and slabs increased by 9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 318%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to France, together accounting for 73% of total imports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Albania, Romania, Belgium, Turkey, India and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +142.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 72% of total imports. Portugal, Romania, the Netherlands, Belgium, Albania, Turkey, India and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +165.8%, recorded 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 average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -18.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, marble and travertine blocks import price decreased by -24.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 170% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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