South Africa - Marble Building Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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South Africa - Marble Building Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Marble Building Stone Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Marble Building Stone Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Marble Building Stone Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Marble Building Stone Imports in South Africa
  4. Marble Building Stone Exports in South Africa

Marble Building Stone Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average marble building stone import price amounted to $812 per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($2,284 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($470 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Marble Building Stone Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average marble building stone export price amounted to $1,154 per ton, dropping by -40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 51%. The export price peaked at $1,924 per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($2,071 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($473 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 Angola (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Marble Building Stone Imports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 7.3K tons of marble building stone were imported into South Africa; with an increase of 1.7% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%.

In value terms, marble building stone imports skyrocketed to $5.9M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Marble Building Stone in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey1,5269401,0602,10211.3%
China9927341,3489990.2%
India37429654174425.8%
Italy8981,480872713-7.4%
Namibia72.810555946885.9%
Spain440172274380-4.8%
Egypt25946.669.1197-8.7%
Others2831242352961.5%
Total4,8463,8974,9585,8996.8%

Top Suppliers of Marble Building Stone to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Turkey (3125.2 tons)
  2. China (919.5 tons)
  3. India (762.4 tons)
  4. Namibia (730.7 tons)
  5. Spain (541.6 tons)
  6. Egypt (418.5 tons)
  7. Italy (312.3 tons)

Marble Building Stone Exports in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of marble building stone was finally on the rise to reach 255 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp decline.

In value terms, marble building stone exports fell to $294K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic descent.

Export of Marble Building Stone in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zimbabwe53.913683.610324.1%
Swaziland0.41.00.637.2353.1%
Botswana10.022.210.335.352.3%
Namibia93.647.216.328.6-32.6%
Lesotho4.90.813.020.360.6%
Mozambique15.41.82.414.6-1.8%
Democratic Republic of the Congo11.04.316.514.59.6%
Zambia9.090.314.68.5-1.9%
United Arab Emirates256106172N/A-18.0%
Netherlands208N/AN/AN/A0%
Others66.181.19.232.4-21.2%
Total728490339294-26.1%

Top Export Markets for Marble Building Stone from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Zimbabwe (78.8 tons)
  2. Namibia (60.5 tons)
  3. Swaziland (44.1 tons)
  4. Botswana (24.8 tons)
  5. Lesotho (17.7 tons)
  6. Mozambique (13.4 tons)
  7. Democratic Republic of the Congo (7.0 tons)
  8. Zambia (5.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the marble building stone market in South Africa. 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 23701100 - Worked monumental/building stone and articles thereof, in marble, travertine and alabaster excluding tiles, cubes/similar articles, largest surface < 7 cm., setts, kerbstones, flagstones

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

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

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    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 PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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