Key Market Indicators
Irish mining and quarrying revenue is projected to decline to approximately €1.1 billion by 2028, down from around €1.3 billion in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 2.6%. Over the past decade, the Irish market experienced a modest growth rate of 2.5% annually. In the 2023 rankings, Ireland was positioned 15th, with Bulgaria surpassing it at €1.3 billion. The leading countries in this sector were the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. In terms of production, Irish mining and quarrying output is expected to increase to about €1.3 billion by 2028, up from €1.2 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1%. Since the year 2000, Ireland's supply has grown consistently by 1.1% each year. In the 2023 production rankings, Ireland stood at 20th place, with Hungary slightly ahead at €1.2 billion. The top producers in this category were the United Kingdom, Poland, and the Netherlands, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
