Poland: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone decreased by -6.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone in Poland

In value terms, monumental stone granules and powder production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. Monumental stone granules and powder production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone, when their volume decreased by -27.7% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, monumental stone granules and powder exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 51%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of monumental stone granules and powder exports from Poland, together accounting for 86% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Moldova and Germany, which together accounted for a further 9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +186.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for monumental stone granules and powder exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Ukraine, Germany and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, Moldova, with a CAGR of +107.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 export price for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Germany (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Monumental Stone

Imports into Poland

In 2021, imports of granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone into Poland contracted dramatically to X tons, declining by -48.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, monumental stone granules and powder imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest monumental stone granules and powder supplier to Poland, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, monumental stone granules and powder imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway stood at -9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.0% per year) and Austria (+43.3% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone to Poland, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway totaled -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.9% per year) and France (+13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for granules, chippings and powder of monumental stone amounted to $X per ton, rising by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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