Stone granules and powder market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the Italian market for stone granules and powder underwent a pronounced cycle of contraction and recovery. The market value halved from 145.6 million US dollars to 58.3 million over two years, marking a period of significant downturn.

A reversal began in 2021, with the market expanding by nearly 30% to 75.1 million dollars, and further growth to 86.2 million in 2022. Despite this rebound, the market remained substantially smaller than at the start of the period.

Production stone granules and powder in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's stone granules and powder production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 109.2 M $ US, marking a 28.2% decrease compared to 2019. Production fell by 21.6% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 7.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 193.4 M $ US, with the largest increase of 38.7% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its minimum in 2020 at 2 041 K t, a sharp decline of 32.2% from 2019. The maximum was recorded in 2018 at 5 267 K t, resulting in a 2.6-fold variation between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 42.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 134.3%.

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

Exports stone granules and powder from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Stone granules and powder exports from Italy increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 735.9 K t, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 727.5 K t, with the largest decline of 22.5% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Italy's stone granules and powder exports in kind were Germany, France, and Tunisia, which together accounted for 68.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign stone granules and powder supplies from Italy increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy exported 70 559 K $ US worth of stone granules and powder, a 7.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 61 383 K $ US, with the largest decline of 6.0% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Switzerland were the primary buyers of stone granules and powder from Italy in value terms, accounting for 32.2%, 24.2%, and 5.9% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 62.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports stone granules and powder to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Stone granules and powder shipments to Italy from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 233.0 K t, marking a 29.5% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 87.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia was the principal source for stone granules and powder imports to Italy in kind, accounting for 82.3% of total imports, while other destinations played a less significant role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported stone granules and powder volumes to Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported approximately 19 626 K $ US worth of stone granules and powder, up by 30.2% versus 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 70.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, France, and Austria formed the main group of sources for Italy's stone granules and powder imports in value terms, with shares of 59.2%, 14.5%, and 10.6%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 84.3% of total import flows.

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

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