Crude or roughly trimmed granite market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for crude or roughly trimmed granite operates under the Mineral Resources Act (Mineralrohstoffgesetz), which classifies granite as a group-owned mineral resource and provides a consistent regulatory framework for extraction. Market volume in physical terms showed notable volatility, rising from 255.3 thousand tons in 2019 to a peak of 318.4 thousand tons in 2020 before entering a period of contraction.

After the 2020 peak, the market declined sharply, reaching 141.1 thousand tons in 2023. Domestic production followed a similar pattern, falling from 223.5 thousand tons in 2019 to 144.0 thousand tons in 2023. The rebound in 2024, with market volume recovering to 167.2 thousand tons, coincided with the introduction of new legislative measures affecting the construction sector.

In 2024, new information duties under the Housing Ownership Act (§18 WGG) and binding rules for scaffolding assembly came into force, requiring that only registered scaffolders erect certain structures. These changes likely influenced construction projects using granite, contributing to the market's partial recovery. Meanwhile, foreign trade played a significant role, with imports surging to 128.5 thousand tons in 2020 but then dropping to just 1.3 thousand tons by 2024.

Production crude or roughly trimmed granite in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of crude or roughly trimmed granite was valued at 4 272 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 52.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Austria produced 198.2 thousand tonnes of crude or roughly trimmed granite, showing a significant year-on-year reduction of 11.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports crude or roughly trimmed granite from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Austria exported 8.3 thousand tonnes of crude or roughly trimmed granite, experiencing a sharp decline of 26.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 56.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 7.4 thousand tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, dropping by 61.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 52.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's exports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in kind were highly concentrated, with Germany accounting for 90.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated 2.5 times between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Austria's exports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in value terms stood at 192 thousand US dollars, representing a steep drop of 29.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 139 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 60.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 96.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for Austria's exports in value terms was centered on Germany, which held a 73.5% share of total flows, with other markets playing a less significant role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports crude or roughly trimmed granite to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest imports were recorded in 2018, with the highest in 2020, reflecting a 3.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Austria's imports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in kind amounted to 128.5 thousand tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 198.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was in 2018 at 32.9 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 64.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Over the 2017-2020 period, Czechia, Germany, and Slovakia were the leading destinations in Austria's import structure in kind, with shares of 46.9%, 26.5%, and 25.4%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 98.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, a 2.9-fold shift. In 2020, Austria's imports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in value terms totaled 2 088 thousand US dollars, indicating an increase of 23.4% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 730 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 0.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 131.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia were the main destinations for Austria's imports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in value terms, with shares of 48.8%, 19.9%, and 12.8%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 81.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020