Sudan: Marble And Travertine Market 2022

Marble And Travertine Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese marble and travertine market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Marble and travertine consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Marble And Travertine Production in Sudan

In value terms, marble and travertine production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Marble And Travertine Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, the amount of marble and travertine exported from Sudan soared to X tons, rising by 123% against 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,537%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3,109%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine exports from Sudan, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt totaled +69.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and China (+58.6% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine exports from Sudan, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt stood at +63.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and China (+57.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble and travertine export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -39.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (-0.7%).

Marble And Travertine Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, overseas purchases of marble and travertine increased by 263% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 297% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 366%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine imports to Sudan, together accounting for 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of -11.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of marble and travertine to Sudan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-18.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-25.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble and travertine import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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