Machine Tools For Working Stone Market

The global market for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete is projected to grow steadily over the next eight years, with an anticipated increase in both consumption and production. The article provides an in-depth analysis of consumption trends, production volumes, import and export figures, and highlights the leading countries in this market. China, the United States, India, and Italy are among the key players in terms of consumption, production, and exports, while Belgium and Germany stand out as top exporters in terms of average export price per unit.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 12M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $30.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

In 2022, consumption of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete increased by 4.5% to 11M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume at 11M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The value of the market for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete worldwide fell to $21.9B in 2022, which is down by -6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $24.9B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (2.8M units), the United States (1.4M units) and India (914K units), together comprising 47% of global consumption. Brazil, Japan, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Spain, the UK, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($7.6B), Russia ($6.6B) and India ($2.6B) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 77% of the global market. Japan, China, the UK, Italy, Ethiopia, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.5%.

Among the main consuming countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of +9.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of machine tools for working stone per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (6.3 units per 1000 persons), Spain (4.9 units per 1000 persons) and the United States (4.2 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

In 2022, the amount of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete produced worldwide contracted to 11M units, falling by -2.8% compared with 2021. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume at 12M units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone production shrank to $9.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $11.3B. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of machine tools for working stone production was China (4.7M units), accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, machine tools for working stone production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (1.2M units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (829K units), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+10.0% per year) and the United States (+4.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete decreased by -3.4% to 3.8M units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.9M units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone imports reduced modestly to $1.2B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +4.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.9B. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

India (594K units) and the United States (575K units) were the major importers of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete in 2022, reaching approx. 16% and 15% of total imports, respectively. Mexico (247K units) took a 6.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (6.3%) and Canada (5.6%). Germany (152K units), Botswana (133K units), France (126K units), Ireland (103K units), Spain (89K units), Belgium (86K units), Poland (79K units) and Brazil (74K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +85.9%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($119M), the United States ($109M) and Russia ($48M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 23% of global imports. Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, Canada, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Ireland and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete amounted to $313 per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $931 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($535 per unit), while Botswana ($17 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete decreased by -18.1% to 4.2M units in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 26%. The global exports peaked at 5.2M units in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone exports amounted to $1.1B in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $1.2B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

China was the largest exporter of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete in the world, with the volume of exports recording 1.9M units, which was near 45% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (1,090K units) and Japan (228K units), together generating a 31% share of total exports. Germany (163K units), Spain (162K units), South Korea (76K units) and Belgium (76K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($327M), China ($244M) and Japan ($103M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 63% share of global exports. Germany, South Korea, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete stood at $253 per unit in 2022, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The global export price peaked at $362 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($476 per unit), while Belgium ($111 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform