Switzerland: Marble And Travertine Market 2022

Marble And Travertine Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss marble and travertine market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Marble And Travertine Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of marble and travertine decreased by -42.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 310% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of marble and travertine exports from Switzerland, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +93.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine exports from Switzerland, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.1% per year) and France (-9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -23.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Italy (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Marble And Travertine Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of marble and travertine was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine imports to Switzerland, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest marble and travertine suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +7.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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