According to the latest statistics available, the export of Portuguese stone products in the first 6 months of 2024 reached the figure of over 241 million euros for about 937,568 tons, with a decrease, compared to the same period in 2023, of -9.29% in value and -12.36% in quantity.
The average price per ton exported in the first 6 months of 2024 stood at 257,99 euro/ton, showing an increase of 3.51% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Recall that last year the “final” average price per ton of natural stone exported was: India (US $ 158.89 per ton), Portugal (US $ 283.76 per ton), Turkey (US $ 307.04 per ton), Spain (US $ 558.1 per ton), Brazil (US $ 610.37 per ton), China (US $ 815.56 per ton) and Italy (USD 1092.74 per ton).
54.3% of Portuguese natural stone exports go to the European market while the extra-European market represents 45.7% of the total exported.
If we consider the main destination countries, we see France in first place (+4.62%) followed by China (-7.96%) and Spain (-8.72%).
Source: ASSIMAGRA and Markets Trends Analysis Office of CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE Association