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Sri Lanka: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2025

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan calcareous building stone market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Calcareous building stone consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, calcareous building stone production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Calcareous building stone production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

Calcareous building stone exports from Sri Lanka was estimated at X tons in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for calcareous building stone exports from Sri Lanka, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2018 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Calcareous Building Stone Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2021, supplies from abroad of calcareous building stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 543%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 551%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcareous building stone to Sri Lanka, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, calcareous building stone imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled +25.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-19.1% per year) and Turkey (-29.4% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Portugal ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest calcareous building stone suppliers to Sri Lanka, together comprising 73% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcareous building stone import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+38.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for calcareous building stone in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of calcareous building stone consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Italy, with a combined 33% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of calcareous building stone in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of calcareous building stone production in 2021 were China, the United States and Italy, with a combined 33% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of calcareous building stone to Sri Lanka?

In value terms, the largest calcareous building stone suppliers to Sri Lanka were Vietnam, Portugal and Turkey, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

What is the average export price for calcareous building stone in Sri Lanka?

In 2018, the average calcareous building stone export price amounted to $242 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for calcareous building stone in Sri Lanka?

In 2021, the average calcareous building stone import price amounted to $494 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the calcareous building stone market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08111150 - Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone of an apparent specific gravity . 2,5

Country coverage:

Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024