EU: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2024

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in the EU

The EU calcareous building stone market contracted sharply to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in the EU

In value terms, calcareous building stone production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of calcareous building stone were exported in the European Union; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Greece (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the largest calcareous building stone supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Portugal stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcareous Building Stone Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of calcareous building stone decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports fell sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of calcareous building stone imports in 2023 were Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. Portugal (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by France (X%). Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest calcareous building stone importing markets in the European Union were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform