Germany: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Germany

The German market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates fell to $X in 2021, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 8.6% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Germany

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 10%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exported from Germany reached X tons, flattening at 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Germany, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+2.4% per year) and Switzerland (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from Germany, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+1.1% per year) and Switzerland (-4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8.6%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -37.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -23.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Germany, with a combined 73% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Belgium and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Norway ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates suppliers to Germany, together comprising 66% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +23.7%, 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 import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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