
Italy - Marble and Travertine Blocks and Slabs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Italy
In 2022, the Italian marble and travertine blocks market decreased by -28.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw mild growth. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Italy
In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production dropped dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Marble and travertine blocks production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs
Exports from Italy
In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs exported from Italy contracted slightly to X tons, dropping by -4.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
India (X tons), China (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of marble and travertine blocks exports from Italy, together accounting for 76% of total exports. Morocco, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), Egypt and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.7%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest markets for marble and travertine blocks exported from Italy were China ($X), India ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for 56% of total exports. Indonesia, Morocco, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, Libya and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.
Morocco, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Libya (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs
Imports into Italy
In 2022, marble and travertine blocks imports into Italy declined to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Turkey (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to Italy, together comprising 58% of total imports. China, Tunisia, Egypt, Norway, Morocco, Iran, Lebanon, North Macedonia, India and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +62.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Albania ($X) appeared to be the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Italy, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Croatia, Tunisia, Iran, Norway, Egypt, Morocco, North Macedonia, Lebanon, India and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.
Norway, with a CAGR of +64.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Prodcom 08111136 - Marble and travertine merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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