Malta: Market for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone 2019

Market Size for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone in Malta

The revenue of the market for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Malta consumption of granite, sandstone and other building stone peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of granite, sandstone and other building stone were exported from Malta; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone totaled $X in 2018. Overall, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

India was the main exporter of granite, sandstone and other building stone in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Norway (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and China (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Sweden (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to granite, sandstone and other building stone exports from India stood at +X%. At the same time, Sweden (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Brazil (-X%), Spain (-X%), China (-X%), Norway (-X%), Indonesia (-X%) and Portugal (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of India and Sweden increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Portugal (-X p.p.), China (-X p.p.), Norway (-X p.p.) and Indonesia (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest granite, sandstone and other building stone supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Norway, with a X% share.

In India, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Norway (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Malta amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the amount of granite, sandstone and other building stone imported into Malta stood at X tons, flattening at the previous year. Overall, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Malta imports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone, however, continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to granite, sandstone and other building stone imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+X%), the UK (+X%) and Switzerland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, France (-X%), Poland (-X%), the U.S. (-X%), Belgium (-X%), Germany (-X%), Spain (-X%), Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Bangladesh and the UK increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Italy (-X p.p.) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported granite, sandstone and other building stone into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

In China, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone in Malta amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform