France: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in France

After two years of growth, the French marble and travertine blocks market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in France

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs from France skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in purchases abroad of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Albania, Belgium, Turkey, India and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Albania, Turkey, India and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average marble and travertine blocks import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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