Marble granules, chippings and powder market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for marble granules, chippings and powder showed significant volatility in volume between 2018 and 2024. After reaching 3.4 million tons in 2018, total market size contracted sharply to 2.4 million tons in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021, lifting consumption back above 3.2 million tons, but a gradual downward trend resumed thereafter, settling at 2.8 million tons by the end of the period.

The market environment in recent years has been influenced by evolving conditions in the construction sector. High material prices and a broader construction crisis in 2024 created headwinds for demand. Concurrently, state investments in social housing and building renovations provided a counterbalancing stimulus. Innovations in flooring systems, such as conductive coatings and the use of advanced materials in multi-purpose arenas, alongside a growing industry focus on sustainable construction and controlled emissions—promoted through schemes like the Emicode quality label—have reshaped requirements and potential applications for natural stone products like marble granules.

Production marble granules, chippings and powder in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of marble granules, chippings, and powder has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 16 841 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.1% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 14 970 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 1 371 thousand tonnes of marble granules, chippings, and powder, showing a modest decline of 4.1% from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.2%, translating to an annualized decrease of 6.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 at 17.1%, while 2019 saw a slight increase of 1.7%.

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

Exports marble granules, chippings and powder from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of marble granules, chippings, and powder reached 90 thousand tonnes in 2020, up 10.1% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 81 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland were the primary destinations for Germany's exports of marble granules, chippings, and powder in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 43.8% of exports, Belgium for 22.7%, and Poland for 8.3%, together making up 74.8% of total 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of marble granules, chippings, and powder in value terms saw a decline. In 2020, exports totaled 10.9 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 1.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 11.0 million US dollars, which also had the largest increase of 9.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland were the top buyers of marble granules, chippings, and powder from Germany in value terms. The Netherlands led with 39.4% of exports, followed by Belgium at 13.0%, and Switzerland at 9.1%, collectively accounting for 61.4% 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 granules, chippings and powder to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of marble granules, chippings, and powder in volume terms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 074 thousand tonnes, down 43.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 47.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 19.4%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Norway, Austria, and Slovenia consistently dominated Germany's imports of marble granules, chippings, and powder in volume terms. Norway contributed 33.6% of imports, Austria 30.4%, and Slovenia 15.2%, together representing 79.2% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Germany's imports of marble granules, chippings, and powder in value terms have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 141.4 million US dollars, a significant drop of 11.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 15.4%, with an annualized rate of 5.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 176.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Austria, and Slovenia were the leading suppliers of marble granules, chippings, and powder to Germany in value terms. Norway accounted for 39.3% of imports, Austria for 25.3%, and Slovenia for 18.4%, collectively making up 83.0% 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