EU: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2024

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in the EU

The EU calcareous building stone market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in the EU

In value terms, calcareous building stone production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of calcareous building stone exported in the European Union fell rapidly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Portugal was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcareous building stone exports from Portugal stood at X%. At the same time, France (X%), Belgium (X%) and Austria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Spain (X%), Germany (X%) and Croatia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.), Austria (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Spain (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and Croatia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the largest calcareous building stone supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Portugal amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcareous Building Stone Imports

Imports in the EU

Calcareous building stone imports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by France (X%). Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcareous building stone imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Ireland (X%), Romania (X%), Portugal (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Italy (X p.p.) and Ireland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France and Germany saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calcareous building stone in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Italy, calcareous building stone imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Portugal (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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