Poland: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Poland

The Polish marble and travertine blocks market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 7.4%. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Poland

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 10%. Marble and travertine blocks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were exported from Poland; with an increase of 11% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Poland, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +8.2%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Poland, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +6.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -19.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of marble and travertine blocks and slabs decreased by -10.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 118%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 263% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to Poland, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +80.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +21.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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