Moldova: Market for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone 2020

Market Size for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone in Moldova

The revenue of the market for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Moldova amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market for granite, sandstone and other building stone attained its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Exports from Moldova

Exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Moldova totaled X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X in 2018. Overall, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

India was the major exporter of granite, sandstone and other building stone exported in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Norway (X%), Brazil (X%) and China (X%). Portugal (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the granite, sandstone and other building stone exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-X%), Portugal (-X%), China (-X%), Norway (-X%) and Indonesia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of China (-X p.p.), Norway (-X p.p.) and Indonesia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest granite, sandstone and other building stone supplier from Moldova, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

In India, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (-X% per year) and Brazil (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Moldova stood at $X per ton in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Imports into Moldova

In 2018, the imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone into Moldova totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Moldova imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone amounted to $X in 2018. In general, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

China prevails in imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together creating an X% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to granite, sandstone and other building stone imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+X%) and Switzerland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, France (-X%), the U.S. (-X%), Poland (-X%), Belgium (-X%), Germany (-X%), the UK (-X%), Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), Spain (-X%) and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.) and Bangladesh (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK, Taiwan, Chinese, Spain and Italy saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported granite, sandstone and other building stone into Moldova, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Taiwan, Chinese, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Moldova amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone continues to indicate a slight drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform