Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy
4. Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $489 per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated increased by +68.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,110 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($251 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average export price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $173 per ton, shrinking by -48% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 114% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $333 per ton in August 2023, and then declined significantly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($693 per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($72.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy

In 2022, the amount of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated imported into Italy stood at 3.5K tons, picking up by 15% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated soared to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +88.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated to Italy in 2022:

1. Turkey (2289.4 tons)
2. United States (681.9 tons)
3. Greece (395.0 tons)
4. United Kingdom (89.3 tons)

Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Italy

For the fourth year in a row, Italy recorded growth in overseas shipments of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated, which increased by 6.9% to 9.3K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +60.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated shrank to $1.2M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 18%.

Top Export Markets for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated from Italy in 2022:

1. Switzerland (2706.8 tons)
2. Slovenia (1365.2 tons)
3. Croatia (1002.1 tons)
4. France (978.4 tons)
5. Albania (786.1 tons)
6. Austria (591.2 tons)
7. Spain (515.2 tons)
8. Malta (462.8 tons)
9. Czech Republic (260.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform