SADC: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2025

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in SADC

The SADC marble and travertine blocks market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by 4%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in SADC

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs exported in SADC fell modestly to X tons, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 124%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Namibia dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), mixing up a 5% share of total exports.

Exports from Namibia increased at an average annual rate of +18.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Angola (+56.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +56.7% from 2012-2022. Angola (+4.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the largest marble and travertine blocks supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Namibia totaled +21.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 59%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Angola stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+2.5%).

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of marble and travertine blocks and slabs increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 127%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 81% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), comprising a 5.2% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs. At the same time, Swaziland (+33.7%), Namibia (+22.8%) and Zimbabwe (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +33.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (-17.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+24 p.p.), Namibia (+3.8 p.p.) and Swaziland (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by -22.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported marble and travertine blocks and slabs in SADC, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, marble and travertine blocks imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (-22.3% per year) and Namibia (+9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform