Marble granules, chippings and powder market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for marble granules, chippings and powder saw its physical volume grow from 55 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of over 74 thousand tons in 2022, followed by stabilization in 2023 and a moderate contraction to 70.6 thousand tons in 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated strong and consistent growth, more than doubling from $2.9 million to $6.3 million over the 2018-2024 period, highlighting a significant increase in average prices.

Market conditions in 2024 were influenced by developments in the construction industry, a major end-user. Investment in large projects under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) supported demand for building materials, including marble-based products for finishes and decorations. This demand driver was partially offset by high inflation and increased borrowing costs, which subdued new housing construction and related material consumption. Concurrently, rising costs for raw materials and logistics throughout the supply chain contributed to higher market prices, explaining the divergence between the slight dip in volume and the continued rise in market value during the year.

Production marble granules, chippings and powder in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of marble granules, chippings, and powder increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 2 009 K $ US, marking a modest year-over-year growth of 1.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 772 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 2.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 11.6% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Romania's production of marble granules, chippings, and powder declined. In 2020, output totaled 44 335 t, representing a significant 30.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 18.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.6%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 63 398 t, which also saw the largest increase of 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports marble granules, chippings and powder from Romania

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's exports of marble granules, chippings, and powder declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 27 291 t, down by 2.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 27 921 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 37.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Moldova accounted for 80.1% of total exports in kind, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller individual amounts.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year uptick, Romania's cross-border shipments of marble granules, chippings, and powder declined. In 2020, exports reached 1 563 K $ US, reflecting a moderate year-over-year decrease of 4.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 41.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 635 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 46.8% rise.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Hungary and Moldova served as the core markets for exports in value terms, jointly representing 80.4% of total flows, while other destinations held comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports marble granules, chippings and powder to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of marble granules, chippings, and powder increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 39 228 t, showing a steep 36.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 40.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 27 074 t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (51.1% of imports in kind), Greece (20.7% of imports in kind), and Austria (15.1% of imports in kind) remained the leading sources in Romania's import structure, collectively accounting for 87.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's imports of marble granules, chippings, and powder increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 973 K $ US, indicating a 32.4% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 43.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 761 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 0.0%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Serbia (41.8% of imports in value terms), Austria (21.6% of imports in value terms), and Greece (16.8% of imports in value terms) consistently held leading positions in Romania's import structure, jointly accounting for 80.2% of total flows.

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

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