Switzerland: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Switzerland

The Swiss marble and travertine blocks market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Switzerland

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 20%. Marble and travertine blocks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of marble and travertine blocks and slabs decreased by -14.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 7,976% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 486%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 2,262% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland (X tons), with a 74% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 50% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at +26.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (0.0% per year) and Germany (+26.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Switzerland, comprising 1,215% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 256% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 178% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (0.0% per year) and Germany (+23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 386%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Italy (-0.1%).

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of marble and travertine blocks and slabs imported into Switzerland contracted to X tons, waning by -10.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of marble and travertine blocks to Switzerland, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+47.6% per year) and Italy (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X) were the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Turkey, Portugal, Croatia, Austria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +35.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, marble and travertine blocks import price increased by +100.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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