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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Brazilian marble granules and powder market, when its value decreased by -6.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, the amount of granules, chippings and powder of marble exported from Brazil soared to X tons, growing by 77% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11,480%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 6,355%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for marble granules and powder exports from Brazil, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, marble granules and powder exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay stood at +134.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+22.8% per year) and Argentina (+16.8% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest markets for marble granules and powder exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 87% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +136.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Suriname ($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 Argentina (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by -39.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest marble granules and powder supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, marble granules and powder imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.2% per year) and China (+63.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder suppliers to Brazil were Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +86.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average marble granules and powder import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+50.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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