Marble and travertine blocks and slabs market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs experienced a significant contraction in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, falling from 165 thousand tons to 106.7 thousand tons by 2023. In value terms, the market displayed greater volatility, peaking at around 20.2 million $ US in 2022 before a sharp decline to 13.5 million $ US in 2024.

Domestic production decreased substantially over the period, from 156.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 98.1 thousand tons in 2023, directly contributing to the reduction in overall market size. Import volumes fluctuated but did not offset the decline in local output, while export activity remained minimal throughout.

The most pronounced downturns occurred in 2023 for physical volume and in 2024 for market value, indicating a sustained reduction in activity within the natural stone building materials sector.

Production marble and travertine blocks and slabs in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of marble and travertine blocks and slabs declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 14 752 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 17 293 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's production of marble and travertine blocks and slabs fell. In 2020, the country produced 130.8 thousand tonnes, a 17.4% drop compared to the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.9%, translating to an average annual rate of 1.0%. The highest output was in 2019 at 158.4 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 23.0% rise.

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

Exports marble and travertine blocks and slabs from Germany

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend over these years. Exports hit a low in 2018 at 415 tonnes and a high in 2017, with a 5.7-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Germany exported 706 tonnes of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, a sharp 60.9% decrease year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 82.5%, while the biggest increase came in 2019 with a 334.7% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus, Switzerland, and Russia were the top destinations for Germany's exports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs by volume. Belarus accounted for 38.3% of exports, Switzerland for 12.6%, and Russia for 9.2%. Together, these three countries made up 60.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms was marked by volatility during this period. Exports reached a peak in 2019 at 1 012 thousand US dollars and fell to a low in 2020, with a 6.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany's exports were valued at 161 thousand US dollars, a dramatic 84.1% drop from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 362.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs in value terms were spread across many markets. The top three destinations were Belarus with 15.0% of exports, Switzerland with 12.5%, and Denmark with 9.9%. Combined, these countries accounted for 37.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports marble and travertine blocks and slabs to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 12 385 tonnes of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, a significant 66.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 70.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Turkey, and Italy were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks and slabs to Germany by volume. Portugal contributed 40.7% of imports, Turkey 32.5%, and Italy 12.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 86.0% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany imported marble and travertine blocks and slabs worth 3 862 thousand US dollars in 2020, up 32.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 58.8%, equating to an average annual rate of 16.7%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 7.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Portugal, Turkey, and Italy consistently led as the top sources for Germany's imports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs by value. Portugal accounted for 36.0% of imports, Turkey for 30.8%, and Italy for 19.6%. Combined, these three countries made up 86.3% of total import value.

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

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