The import of crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine to Germany was 65 million kilograms in 2023. According to the forecast from 2024 to 2028, there is a steady upward trend with an average annual increase of around 3-4%. Starting at 69.282 million kilograms in 2024 and reaching 82.713 million kilograms by 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period is approximately 4.5%.
Key trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts from evolving environmental regulations focused on sustainable sourcing practices.
- Market demand influenced by innovations in construction materials, potentially affecting the import volume of traditional materials like marble and travertine.
- Economic factors such as changes in construction industry growth rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations affecting import costs.