France: Marble And Travertine Market Overview 2021

Marble And Travertine Market Size in France

In 2020, the French marble and travertine market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Marble and travertine consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Marble And Travertine Production in France

In value terms, marble and travertine production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Marble And Travertine Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, the amount of marble and travertine exported from France amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% compared with 2019 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2018 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports reached $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main destinations of marble and travertine exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Italy, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for marble and travertine exported from France were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Italy, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average marble and travertine export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Marble And Travertine Imports

Imports into France

Marble and travertine imports into France totaled X tonnes in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports expanded to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest marble and travertine suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, India, Germany and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, India 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

In 2020, the average marble and travertine import price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for marble and travertine in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of marble and travertine consumption in 2020 were China (19M tonnes), Italy (14M tonnes) and the U.S. (7.4M tonnes), together comprising 40% of global consumption. India, Russia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico, Romania, Nigeria, Turkey and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

What are the largest producers of marble and travertine in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of marble and travertine production in 2020 were Italy (16M tonnes), China (9.8M tonnes) and Turkey (8.8M tonnes), together accounting for 33% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of marble and travertine to France?

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In value terms, Italy ($5.1M), Portugal ($3M) and Belgium ($2.2M) constituted the largest marble and travertine suppliers to France, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Croatia, India, Germany and Spain, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the leading importers of marble and travertine from France?

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In value terms, Germany ($2.4M), Switzerland ($1.9M) and China ($1.1M) were the largest markets for marble and travertine exported from France worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What is the average export price for marble and travertine in France?

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The average marble and travertine export price stood at $214 per tonne in 2020, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for marble and travertine in France?

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In 2020, the average marble and travertine import price amounted to $335 per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year.