Germany: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone in Germany

The German market for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone contracted modestly to $X in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 8.6%. Monumental stone granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone in Germany

In value terms, monumental stone granules and powder production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 10%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone from Germany totaled X tons, growing by 2.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 17%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, monumental stone granules and powder exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for monumental stone granules and powder exports from Germany, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, monumental stone granules and powder exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-3.1% per year) and Poland (-7.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone exports from Germany, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-1.1% per year) and France (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone

Imports into Germany

Monumental stone granules and powder imports into Germany reduced modestly to X tons in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, monumental stone granules and powder imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Norway (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of monumental stone granules and powder imports to Germany, together comprising 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest monumental stone granules and powder suppliers to Germany were Norway ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Denmark and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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