Slovenia: Market for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone 2019

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

The revenue of the market for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, waning 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 continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Slovenia consumption of granite, sandstone and other building stone peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Exports from Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of granite, sandstone and other building stone were exported from Slovenia; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone continue to indicate a drastic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

India was the key exporter of granite, sandstone and other building stone in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. Indonesia (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%), Brazil (X%) and China (X%). Sweden (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Sweden (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Brazil (-X%), Spain (-X%), China (-X%), Norway (-X%), Indonesia (-X%) and Portugal (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+X p.p.) and Sweden (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Portugal, China, Norway and Indonesia 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, India ($X) remains the largest granite, sandstone and other building stone supplier from Slovenia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Norway, with a X% share.

In India, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Norway (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Slovenia stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export 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 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 Slovenia

In 2018, the amount of granite, sandstone and other building stone imported into Slovenia stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) occupied a minor share of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Bangladesh (+X%), the UK (+X%) and Switzerland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, France (-X%), Poland (-X%), the U.S. (-X%), Belgium (-X%), Germany (-X%), Spain (-X%), Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Bangladesh (+X p.p.) and the UK (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Italy (-X p.p.) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In China, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a 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 Switzerland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform