Romania: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Romania

The Romanian marble granules and powder market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Romania

In value terms, marble granules and powder production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 302%. Marble granules and powder production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by -28.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 53%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 47%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for marble granules and powder exports from Romania, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, marble granules and powder exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Moldova amounted to +15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-9.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for marble granules and powder exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 89% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, the Netherlands and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 9.5%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +27.5%, 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

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 28% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, marble granules and powder export price increased by +72.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 the Netherlands (+197.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into Romania

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of granules, chippings and powder of marble, when their volume decreased by -3.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +90.0% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble granules and powder imports to Romania, together comprising 88% of total imports. Italy, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +193.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder suppliers to Romania were Greece ($X), Serbia ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, North Macedonia, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 13%.

North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +213.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 granules and powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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