France: Marble And Travertine Market 2022

Marble And Travertine Market Size in France

The French marble and travertine market rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Marble And Travertine Production in France

In value terms, marble and travertine production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 4.4% against the previous year. Marble and travertine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Marble And Travertine Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, marble and travertine exports from France skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 36% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of marble and travertine exports from France, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, China and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for marble and travertine exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and China, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +44.3%, 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

In 2021, the average marble and travertine export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Marble And Travertine Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, marble and travertine imports into France soared to X tons, picking up by 43% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine imports to France, together accounting for 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Croatia, Germany, Belgium, Spain, China and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +37.0%, 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

In 2021, the average marble and travertine import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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