Marble granules, chippings and powder market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for marble granules, chippings and powder in Austria expanded from 1 560 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 2 087 thousand tons in 2021, representing significant growth over three years. This upward trend reversed in 2022 with a slight dip to 2 069 thousand tons, followed by a sharp contraction to 1 640 thousand tons in 2023. The market volume then stabilized at approximately 1 638 thousand tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern, rising from $82.3 million in 2018 to $110.8 million in 2022. Despite the volume decline in 2023, the market value decreased only to $103.1 million and recovered slightly to $103.5 million in 2024, indicating an increase in average unit prices over the period, particularly after 2020.

During these years, broader sectoral trends in Austria included developments in green building construction and innovation in energy technologies, which may have influenced demand for construction and industrial materials. However, the marble granules market followed its own supply and demand dynamics, with adjustments in production and trade flows.

Production marble granules, chippings and powder in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of marble granules, chippings, and powder declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 126.5 million US dollars, marking a modest contraction of 7.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's production of marble granules, chippings, and powder declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2,438 thousand tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 1.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 10.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.5%.

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

Exports marble granules, chippings and powder from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's export volumes of marble granules, chippings, and powder fell for the third year running. In 2020, exports totaled 947 thousand tonnes, which is 16.5% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 27%, equating to an average annual decline of 10.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland were the top destinations for Austria's exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 50.2% of exports, Italy for 20.2%, and Poland for 7.8%, together making up 78.2% of total export 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

Austria's export value of marble granules, chippings, and powder declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 69,116 thousand US dollars, showing a modest year-on-year decrease of 4.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 3.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 76,131 thousand US dollars, following an increase of 6.2% that year. In 2019, exports saw the largest drop of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland formed the core markets for Austria's exports in value terms. Germany held a 48.3% share, Italy 19.0%, and Poland 8.0%, together representing 75.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports marble granules, chippings and powder to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's import volumes of marble granules, chippings, and powder increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 409 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a significant rise of 38.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 145%, with an average annual increase of 34.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Slovenia were the main suppliers of marble granules, chippings, and powder to Austria, together accounting for 86.5% of total imports in volume terms. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Austria's import value of marble granules, chippings, and powder rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 31,419 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 48.3% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 123.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 30.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany and Slovenia remained the primary suppliers of marble granules, chippings, and powder to Austria in value terms, with a combined share of 88.5% of total imports. Other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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