Germany: Market for Marble And Travertine 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine in Germany

The German marble and travertine crude market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Marble And Travertine in Germany

In value terms, marble and travertine crude production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 22%. Over the period under review, crude production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine

Exports from Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in overseas shipments of marble and travertine, which increased by 8.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 191% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine crude exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 115%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine crude exports from Germany, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine crude exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+25.9% per year) and Ireland (+87.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Ireland ($X) constituted the largest markets for marble and travertine crude exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +66.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine crude export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 crude export price increased by +54.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Italy (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine

Imports into Germany

In 2022, marble and travertine crude imports into Germany shrank to X tons, which is down by -2.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, crude imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, marble and travertine crude imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main marble and travertine crude supplier to Germany, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine crude imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Namibia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +25.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (+18.8% per year) and Austria (+17.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Namibia ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest marble and travertine crude suppliers to Germany, together comprising 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Namibia, with a CAGR of +17.5%, 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 2022, the average marble and travertine crude import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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