Italy: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Italy

The Italian market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Italy

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X), France ($X) and Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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