In 2023, Spain led European road freight volumes in the ornamental and building stone sector with 205 million tonne kilometers, while Poland followed with a noteworthy 43.1% increase from the previous year. Greece also experienced growth, albeit at a more modest 3.32%. Conversely, Portugal saw a notable contraction at -11.5%. France had a dramatic decline of 54.27%, positioning it at the lowest volume. Variations from 2023 are pivotal for forecasting future trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Poland and Norway, driven by infrastructure projects and demand in housing.
- Possible recovery in France, contingent on economic policy and investment in the construction sector.
- Monitoring environmental regulations which could impact quarrying practices and freight logistics notably across Europe.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Ornamental, Building Stone, Limestone, Gypsum, Chalk and Slate Quarrying Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 205 | 2023 | +15.82% | -3.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 138 | 2023 | +12.2% | +43.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 93 | 2023 | +55% | +3.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 67 | 2023 | +59.52% | +9.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 60 | 2023 | +5.26% | +35.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 48 | 2023 | +4.35% | +0.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 21 | 2023 | +5% | -0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 19 | 2023 | +58.33% | -11.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 6 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 6 | 2021 | View data |
