Europe: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2024

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in Europe

The Europe calcareous building stone market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in Europe

In value terms, calcareous building stone production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of calcareous building stone were exported in Europe; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) represented the major exporter of calcareous building stone, making up X% of total exports. France (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Austria (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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 Europe, 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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of France, Portugal, Austria and Belgium increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Portugal amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of calcareous building stone were imported in Europe; picking up by X% on 2021. In general, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy was the main importer of calcareous building stone in Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Switzerland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%) and the UK (X%). France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Romania (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, the UK (X%), Romania (X%), Portugal (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Switzerland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (X p.p.) and the UK (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France, Germany and Switzerland saw its share reduced by X%, 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calcareous building stone in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

In Italy, calcareous building stone imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably 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 Switzerland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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