Marble Granules And Powder Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for marble granules, chippings, and powder globally, with forecasts showing a steady upward trend in consumption over the next eight years. Market performance is expected to accelerate, with a projected CAGR of +2.2% in volume and +4.8% in value from 2022 to 2030. Key insights include consumption and production statistics, import/export trends, and top countries contributing to the market. Austria, Vietnam, and Croatia are highlighted as major exporters, while Germany and Turkey are key importers. The article also covers per capita consumption rates, growth rates, and average prices for marble granules and powder in various countries.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for granules, chippings and powder of marble worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 14M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Global marble granules and powder consumption amounted to 11M tons in 2022, with an increase of 4.9% on 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume at 11M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global marble granules and powder market value totaled $1.1B in 2022, rising by 2.4% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Germany (1.6M tons), Oman (1.5M tons) and Austria (1.4M tons), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. Turkey, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Canada, China, Poland, the United States and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($153M), Germany ($150M) and Oman ($133M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 40% share of the global market. Austria, Italy, Finland, China, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Canada, the United States and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +23.6%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of marble granules and powder per capita consumption in 2022 were Oman (281 kg per person), Austria (158 kg per person) and Slovenia (95 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Global marble granules and powder production reached 11M tons in 2022, picking up by 3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 11M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble granules and powder production fell to $1B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $1.5B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Austria (1.8M tons), Turkey (1.7M tons) and Oman (1.5M tons), with a combined 48% share of global production. Italy, Vietnam, Croatia, Slovenia, Canada, Greece, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by -3.5% to 6.5M tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at 6.8M tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports fell modestly to $569M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $581M, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports By Country

Germany represented the key importing country with an import of around 1.7M tons, which recorded 26% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Austria (604K tons), Finland (455K tons), Sweden (413K tons) and Belgium (351K tons), together mixing up a 28% share of total imports. Poland (289K tons), Italy (262K tons), the United States (259K tons), the Netherlands (220K tons), Tunisia (158K tons), Brazil (148K tons) and Bangladesh (113K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to marble granules and powder imports into Germany stood at -2.8%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+39.0%), Austria (+26.3%), Finland (+21.7%), Italy (+19.3%), the United States (+7.4%), Brazil (+6.9%), the Netherlands (+5.9%) and Poland (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +39.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-1.7%), Sweden (-2.7%) and Belgium (-4.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Austria (+8.3 p.p.), Finland (+5.9 p.p.), Italy (+3.2 p.p.), the United States (+1.8 p.p.) and Bangladesh (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (-3.1 p.p.), Belgium (-4 p.p.) and Germany (-12.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($157M) constitutes the largest market for imported granules, chippings and powder of marble worldwide, comprising 28% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($48M), with an 8.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.8% share.

In Germany, marble granules and powder imports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+26.2% per year) and Finland (+17.6% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average marble granules and powder import price stood at $87 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $98 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($105 per ton), while Tunisia ($42 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+6.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by -7.3% to 5.7M tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.6M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports shrank to $503M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +22.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. The global exports peaked at $534M in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Austria (1,021K tons), Vietnam (776K tons), Croatia (670K tons), Italy (657K tons), Turkey (556K tons) and Slovenia (544K tons) represented the major exporter of granules, chippings and powder of marble in the world, making up 74% of total export. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (221K tons), Greece (155K tons), Mexico (143K tons), the Netherlands (133K tons), Canada (126K tons) and Norway (95K tons) - together made up 15% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +71.8%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest marble granules and powder supplying countries worldwide were Austria ($83M), Vietnam ($81M) and Croatia ($65M), together accounting for 46% of global exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +74.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average marble granules and powder export price stood at $88 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($125 per ton), while Norway ($20 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+5.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform