Quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rectangular quartzite blocks and slabs in Spain showed volatile movements between 2019 and 2024. After a drop to 11 453 т in 2020, volume recovered to 13 248 т in 2021 and then jumped sharply to a peak of 21 903 т in 2022. This was followed by a significant contraction in the subsequent two years.

In 2023, market volume fell by 30% to 15 158 т. This decline coincided with a 4.9% decrease in new construction permits and a loss of approved floor area in Spain, which directly reduced demand for construction materials like quartzite. High energy costs and global supply chain tensions also drove up prices for building materials, affecting overall market conditions. By 2024, volume decreased further to 13 394 т, but the market's value rose to 2 958 тыс. долл. due to continued price inflation for construction inputs and persistent pressure from global energy market volatility. The broader construction sector reached a value of USD 180.8 billion, with the residential segment remaining relatively resilient.

Production quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular in Spain was $1,230,000, marking a 10.8% decrease from the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 10,309 tons of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular, showing a significant decline of 18.4% compared to the year before.

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

Exports quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Exports of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular from Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume reached 756 tons, down 16.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 45.5%, averaging an 18.3% annual decline. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,465 tons, with the largest increase of 5.7% that year. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 38.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Spain's exports of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular in volume terms were France (21.9% of exports), Brazil (20.1% of exports), and Morocco (14.3% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 56.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular from Spain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported $474,000 worth of these products, a 6.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 39%, with an average annual decline of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular from Spain in value terms were France (26.4% of exports), China (21.8% of exports), and Portugal (14.1% of exports). Collectively, these three countries made up 62.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular into Spain increased. In 2020, Spain imported 1,573 tons, reflecting a robust uptick of 20.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,573 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 39.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (59.9% of imports in volume), China (16.8% of imports in volume), and Sweden (10.4% of imports in volume) consistently led as the top sources for Spain's imports of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular. Together, they accounted for 87.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular into Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported $933,000 worth of these products, indicating a 4.3% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.9%, with an average annual decline of 11.6%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at $874,000, which also saw the largest decline of 35.3% that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil (61.3% of imports in value), China (15.6% of imports in value), and India (9.6% of imports in value) remained the key sources for Spain's imports of quartzite blocks or slabs rectangular. Together, these three countries comprised 86.5% of total import flows.

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

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