Austria: Marble And Travertine Market Overview 2021

Marble And Travertine Market Size in Austria

The Austrian marble and travertine market amounted to $X in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Marble and travertine consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Marble And Travertine Production in Austria

In value terms, marble and travertine production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Marble And Travertine Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2020, overseas shipments of marble and travertine increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for marble and travertine exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland.

Marble And Travertine Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2020, marble and travertine imports into Austria rose sharply to X tonnes, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest marble and travertine supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes), threefold. India (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine suppliers to Austria were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Egypt and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X and Herzegovina (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average marble and travertine import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for marble and travertine in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of marble and travertine consumption in 2020 were China (19M tonnes), Italy (14M tonnes) and the U.S. (7.4M tonnes), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. These countries were followed by India, Russia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico, Romania, Nigeria, Turkey and Iran, which together accounted for a further 29%.

What are the largest producers of marble and travertine in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of marble and travertine production in 2020 were Italy (16M tonnes), China (9.8M tonnes) and Turkey (8.8M tonnes), together accounting for 33% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of marble and travertine to Austria?

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In value terms, the largest marble and travertine suppliers to Austria were Italy ($857K), Germany ($440K) and India ($249K), with a combined 74% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Egypt and Albania, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What are the leading importers of marble and travertine from Austria?

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In value terms, Germany ($1.3M) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine exports from Austria, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($180K), with a 12% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for marble and travertine in Austria?

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The average marble and travertine export price stood at $46 per tonne in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for marble and travertine in Austria?

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In 2020, the average marble and travertine import price amounted to $386 per tonne, declining by -7.9% against the previous year.