Key Market Indicators
German stone import is projected to hit nearly $4.2 billion by 2026, up from $3.8 billion in 2021. This works out to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. Since 1996, the country's demand for stone has grown at a rate of 4.3% per year. In 2021, the U.S. overtook Germany as the top importer at $3.8 billion, followed by the U.K., France, and Germany respectively. On the export side, German stone is set to reach $6.5 billion by 2026 from $5.8 billion in 2021, with an average year-on-year CAGR of 1.8%. Since 1996, the country's stone supply has increased by 4.7% annually. In 2021, China led the pack at $5.8 billion, followed by Germany, the U.S., and Italy respectively.