Marble And Travertine Market

The global marble and travertine market is expected to show an upward consumption trend over the next eight years, with a forecasted increase in market volume and value. Consumption decreased in 2022 but is projected to rise gradually. China leads in both consumption and production, followed by the United States and Italy. Turkey has seen the highest growth rates in market size, while Egypt is the fastest-growing importer. Turkey is the top exporter, with Italy and Greece also playing significant roles. Export prices have shown a relatively flat trend, with Italy having the highest average price per ton. Overall, the marble and travertine market is dynamic and influenced by various factors, including consumer demand and global economic conditions.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for marble and travertine worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 102M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $26B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Marble And Travertine

In 2022, consumption of marble and travertine decreased by -9.6% to 82M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild reduction. Global consumption peaked at 104M tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global marble and travertine market size contracted to $18.1B in 2022, falling by -7.6% 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 recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $20.4B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of marble and travertine consumption was China (15M tons), comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, marble and travertine consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (6M tons), threefold. Italy (5.3M tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+2.0% per year) and Italy (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine markets worldwide were China ($3.9B), Turkey ($2.8B) and Mexico ($1.1B), with a combined 43% share of the global market.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries 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 and travertine per capita consumption in 2022 were Romania (154 kg per person), Italy (90 kg per person) and Turkey (44 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Marble And Travertine

In 2022, production of marble and travertine decreased by -9.7% to 83M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, production recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 107M tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, marble and travertine production dropped to $19.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Global production peaked at $31.5B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (11M tons), Turkey (7.3M tons) and the United States (5.9M tons), with a combined 29% share of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Marble And Travertine

In 2022, approx. 8.5M tons of marble and travertine were imported worldwide; shrinking by -13.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at 13M tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine imports contracted to $2.3B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. Global imports peaked at $2.9B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

China was the largest importer of marble and travertine in the world, with the volume of imports recording 4.7M tons, which was approx. 56% of total imports in 2022. India (1,387K tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Italy (485K tons). All these countries together took near 22% share of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (209K tons) and Egypt (203K tons) - each amounted to a 4.9% share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of -5.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+11.6%), India (+9.0%), Algeria (+7.1%) and Italy (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +11.6% from 2012-2022. While the share of India (+12 p.p.), Italy (+3.1 p.p.), Egypt (+1.9 p.p.) and Algeria (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of China (-14.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($1.3B) constitutes the largest market for imported marble and travertine worldwide, comprising 55% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($328M), with a 14% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -2.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+4.8% per year) and Italy (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average marble and travertine import price stood at $271 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $320 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($391 per ton), while Algeria ($176 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Marble And Travertine

Global marble and travertine exports shrank to 8.8M tons in 2022, waning by -14.5% against 2021. In general, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16M tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine exports reduced to $1.9B in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 29%. The global exports peaked at $2.9B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Turkey (3.6M tons) was the key exporter of marble and travertine, constituting 41% of total exports. Italy (904K tons) took a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Greece (6.6%), Portugal (6.1%) and Iran (5.8%). The following exporters - France (303K tons), Spain (248K tons), the United Arab Emirates (230K tons), India (196K tons) and North Macedonia (188K tons) - together made up 13% of total exports.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+38.9%), France (+25.7%) and North Macedonia (+13.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +38.9% from 2012-2022. Greece and Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-1.5%), Iran (-2.3%), Italy (-4.2%) and Spain (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+3.2 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+2.5 p.p.), Greece (+2.2 p.p.), Portugal (+1.9 p.p.) and North Macedonia (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Turkey and Spain saw its share reduced by -1.5% and -8.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($645M), Italy ($350M) and Greece ($149M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 59% of global exports. Iran, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Spain, India and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +36.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 and travertine export price stood at $219 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($387 per ton), while France ($25 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform