Natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones showed considerable variation in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After beginning at 201.6 thousand tons, consumption contracted to 154.8 thousand tons in 2020. A sustained recovery followed, lifting the market volume to a peak of 227.8 thousand tons by 2023, before a pronounced reduction was recorded in 2024.

In monetary terms, the market's value exhibited a separate trajectory, declining from 39.7 million dollars in 2018 to 24.2 million dollars by the end of the period. This downward trend in value persisted even during years of rising physical consumption, indicating underlying changes in average prices or the sales mix of products.

Domestic production mirrored the market's volatility, falling to 72.1 thousand tons in 2020 before expanding sharply to 153.0 thousand tons in 2023. Imports, which supplied a large portion of the market, generally decreased after 2019, while export volumes saw intermittent increases.

Production natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Austria, the production value of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones reached 15 012 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 2.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 476 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 16 232 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 17.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones in Austria continued its downward trend for the third year in a row. In 2020, output amounted to 72.1 thousand tonnes, representing a 10.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.9%, averaging an annual decline of 10.8%.

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

Exports natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones from Austria grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes reached 7.5 thousand tonnes, surging by 35.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 131.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the dominant export market in volume terms, accounting for 70.0% of total flows. Other countries contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of trading partners.

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 export market exhibited notable volatility during this period. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, then peaked in 2019, resulting in a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria exported natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones worth 2 016 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate 6.0% decline from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 145 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 74.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the leading buyer of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones from Austria in value terms, capturing 80.1% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

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

Imports natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones in volume terms dropped to 90.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, down 26.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 27.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 10.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 6.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Slovenia were the top sources for Austria's imports in volume terms. China accounted for 41.9% of imports, Germany for 33.0%, and Slovenia for 7.3%, together making up 82.2% 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

Imports of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones into Austria declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 18 932 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 17.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 10.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 24 663 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 16.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, China, Germany, and Italy were the primary sources for Austria's imports in value terms. China contributed 39.6% of imports, Germany 35.6%, and Italy 6.6%, collectively accounting for 81.8% of total flows.

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

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