Sweden: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Sweden

The Swedish marble and travertine blocks market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -19.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Sweden

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -19.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 49%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Sweden

For the third year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in overseas shipments of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, which increased by 71% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 464% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 429% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Sweden, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway totaled +17.5%.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Sweden, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway stood at +21.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 414% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+69.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were imported into Sweden; with an increase of 20% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Estonia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to Sweden, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +133.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of marble and travertine blocks and slabs to Sweden, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Estonia amounted to +185.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+54.8% per year) and Germany (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 127%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+381.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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