Germany: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Germany

The German marble and travertine blocks market fell slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Germany

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Marble and travertine blocks production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs exported from Germany contracted rapidly to X tons, waning by -23.9% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 42%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Germany, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled -14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-0.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-49.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Germany, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-5.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-39.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the Netherlands (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs imported into Germany skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to Germany, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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