Norway: Marble Building Stone Market 2025

Marble Building Stone Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian marble building stone market increased by 47% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Marble Building Stone Production in Norway

In value terms, marble building stone production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 67%. Marble building stone production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Marble Building Stone Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, marble building stone exports from Norway contracted sharply to X tons, dropping by -23.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,371%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble building stone exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 403% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Iceland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of marble building stone exports from Norway, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +291.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for marble building stone exported from Norway were Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and Iceland ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and Spain, which together accounted for a further 1.8%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +190.5%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble building stone export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 195%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Sweden (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Marble Building Stone Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, the amount of marble building stone imported into Norway soared to X tons, increasing by 59% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +74.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, marble building stone imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest marble building stone supplier to Norway, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, marble building stone imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.0% per year) and India (+49.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest marble building stone suppliers to Norway were Italy ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +35.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average marble building stone import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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