Austria: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2023

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian marble granules and powder market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild reduction. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Austria

In value terms, marble granules and powder production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Marble granules and powder production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for marble granules and powder exports from Austria, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, marble granules and powder exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+8.2% per year) and Poland (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for granules, chippings and powder of marble exports from Austria, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+8.2% per year) and Poland (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Poland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 195%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble granules and powder imports to Austria, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +59.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +68.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average marble granules and powder import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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