Netherlands: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch marble granules and powder market decreased by -2.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in the Netherlands

In value terms, marble granules and powder production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 165% against the previous year. Marble granules and powder production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by 391% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,462%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 696%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of marble granules and powder exports from the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +51.8%).

In value terms, the largest markets for marble granules and powder exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Germany, with a CAGR of +50.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble granules and powder export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -28.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.3%).

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by 67% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of marble granules and powder to the Netherlands, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, marble granules and powder imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia amounted to +250.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-4.5% per year) and Germany (-9.9% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of granules, chippings and powder of marble to the Netherlands, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia totaled +244.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-6.4% per year) and Germany (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average marble granules and powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, marble granules and powder import price decreased by -15.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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