Slovakia: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Slovakia

The Slovak marble and travertine blocks market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Slovakia

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. 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 Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of marble and travertine blocks and slabs decreased by -24.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,042%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,344%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of marble and travertine blocks exports from Slovakia, together comprising 78% of total exports. Croatia, the Czech Republic and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for marble and travertine blocks exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +55.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 363%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+1,574.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Slovakia

Marble and travertine blocks imports into Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 20% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +38.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of marble and travertine blocks to Slovakia, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+136.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of marble and travertine blocks and slabs to Slovakia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+109.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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