Netherlands: Granite Building Stone Market 2025

Granite Building Stone Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch granite building stone market reduced markedly to $X in 2021, dropping by -71.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Granite Building Stone Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, granite building stone production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42%. Granite building stone production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Granite Building Stone Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of granite building stone were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of -17.4% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, granite building stone exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for granite building stone exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-8.5% per year) and France (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for granite building stone exports from the Netherlands, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.8% per year) and France (-3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average granite building stone export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, granite building stone export price decreased by -22.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Granite Building Stone Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of granite building stone imported into the Netherlands fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -16.4% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, granite building stone imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of granite building stone imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, South Africa, Belgium and Germany, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest granite building stone suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 82% of total imports. Belgium, South Africa, Vietnam and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average granite building stone import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, granite building stone import price decreased by -4.5% against 2018 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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