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

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in the EU

The EU marble granules and powder market expanded notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in the EU

In value terms, marble granules and powder production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports in the EU

Marble granules and powder exports expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main exporters of granules, chippings and powder of marble, together achieving 91% of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up 5.6% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder supplying countries in the European Union were Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Croatia ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Croatia, with a CAGR of +50.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble, when their volume increased by 13% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany was the largest importer of granules, chippings and powder of marble in the European Union, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 37% of total imports in 2021. Austria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held near 51% share of total imports.

Imports into Germany decreased at an average annual rate of -2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Austria (+29.2%), Finland (+25.6%), Italy (+22.4%) and Poland (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +29.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Sweden (-2.8%) and Belgium (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Austria (+11 p.p.), Finland (+9 p.p.) and Italy (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden, Belgium and Germany saw its share reduced by -4.2%, -6.6% and -16.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported granules, chippings and powder of marble in the European Union, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled -3.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+29.0% per year) and Finland (+21.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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