Germany: Market for Gravel And Crushed Stone 2024

Market Size for Gravel And Crushed Stone in Germany

The German gravel and crushed stone market declined modestly to $X in 2021, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.7%. Gravel and crushed stone consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gravel And Crushed Stone in Germany

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Exports from Germany

Gravel and crushed stone exports from Germany totaled X tons in 2021, remaining stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for gravel and crushed stone exports from Germany, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-1.0% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel and crushed stone exports from Germany, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-2.9% per year) and Belgium (+0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gravel and crushed stone export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of gravel and crushed stone imported into Germany totaled X tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of gravel and crushed stone imports to Germany, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest gravel and crushed stone suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Denmark, Poland and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 29%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 gravel and crushed stone import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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