According to the latest statistics available, the export of Portuguese stone products in the first five months of 2023 reached the figure of over 220 million euros for about 876.494 tons, with an increase, compared to the same period in 2022, of 4.11% in value and -7.41% in quantity.
The average price per ton exported in the first five months of 2023 showing an increase of 12.44% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Last year, the average final price, in US dollars, per exported ton of natural stone was: India (US $ 158.1 per ton), Portugal (US $ 254.4 per ton), Turkey (US $ 292.1 per ton), Brazil (US $ 612.4 per ton), China (USD 806 per ton) and Italy (USD 970.4 per ton).
56% of Portuguese natural stone exports go to the European market, while the extra-European market represents 34% of the total exported.
Considering the main destination countries, France is in the first place (+ 13.65%), followed by China (-9.2%) and Spain (+ 1.21%).
Source: ASSIMAGRA and Markets Trends Analysis Office of CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE Association
