Poland: Marble And Travertine Market 2022

Marble And Travertine Market Size in Poland

The Polish marble and travertine market fell modestly to $X in 2021, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Marble And Travertine Production in Poland

In value terms, marble and travertine production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Marble And Travertine Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of marble and travertine were exported from Poland; growing by 2.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 110%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine exports from Poland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+89.5% per year) and Russia (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine exports from Poland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+63.3% per year) and Bulgaria (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Marble And Travertine Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of marble and travertine were imported into Poland; shrinking by -67.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 315%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 819%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine imports to Poland, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Slovakia, India, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +81.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine suppliers to Poland were Slovakia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +76.3%, recorded 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

The average marble and travertine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -40.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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