In 2023, Italy led European marble, granite, sandstone, porphyry, and basalt exports at 2.4 million metric tons but experienced a slight decline. Norway followed with a notable increase of 15.81%, rising to 2.26 million metric tons. Portugal and Greece showed minor positive variations, 0.45% and 1.0% respectively. Spain and Sweden saw decreases, with Spain dropping by 7.97% and Sweden by 9.8%. Notable growth was seen in France (15.35%) and Denmark (21.84%). Other countries reported smaller fluctuations, indicating a mixed performance across the region.
Looking ahead, the European natural stone export market will likely focus on sustainable quarrying practices and enhancing global competitiveness. Norway and Denmark are expected to continue their upward trends, while Italy’s performance will be closely monitored due to its dominance in the sector. Innovation in processing and transportation and growing demand from emerging markets will play pivotal roles in shaping future export dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Marble, Granite, Sandstone, Porphyry and Basalt Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,400 | 2023 | +1.1% | -1.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 2,260 | 2023 | +2.26% | +15.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 1,960 | 2023 | +5.11% | +0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,890 | 2023 | +0.0069% | -7.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 1,340 | 2023 | +6.81% | +1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 592.67 | 2023 | +7.02% | +15.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 529.91 | 2023 | +0.16% | -1.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 343.68 | 2023 | +7.95% | -9.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 302.9 | 2023 | -0.21% | +3.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 275.96 | 2023 | -1.08% | +4.19% | View data |
