Italy: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Italy

In 2023, the Italian marble granules and powder market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. Marble granules and powder consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Italy

In value terms, marble granules and powder production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Marble granules and powder production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports from Italy

In 2023, overseas shipments of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for marble granules and powder exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, marble granules and powder exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for marble granules and powder exported from Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Poland, the United States, the UK, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Libya and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, marble granules and powder export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports into Italy

In 2023, supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble granules and powder imports to Italy.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest marble granules and powder suppliers to Italy.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average marble granules and powder import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform