The European market for granite, sandstone, and other ornamental stones saw varied trends in 2023. The United Kingdom led imports at 4.3035 billion kilograms with a growth of 3.51% year-on-year, followed by Denmark and Netherlands, with significant increases of 4.19% and 59.68% respectively. Spain also showed moderate growth, while Italy and Germany saw declines. Notably, Austria and Ireland experienced substantial boosts in imports. Meanwhile, countries like Sweden and Greece faced major declines of 29.41% and 40.32% respectively. The last five years' CAGR offers insight into consistent trends or notable fluctuations in these markets.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in supply chains due to environmental regulations affecting quarrying practices or increased demand driven by infrastructural developments. Countries with burgeoning construction markets may experience increased imports, while stagnant growth in others could result from economic constraints or enhanced local sourcing strategies.
Top countries in Import of Granite, Sandstone and Other Ornamental or Building Stone by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 4,303,500,000 | 2023 | +3.88% | +3.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 1,239,300,000 | 2023 | +4.93% | +4.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,003,500,000 | 2023 | +5.62% | +59.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 500,460,000 | 2023 | +9.43% | +6.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 446,660,000 | 2023 | -6.92% | -2.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 205,720,000 | 2023 | -0.44% | +3.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 198,430,000 | 2023 | +3.86% | -1.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 152,320,000 | 2023 | +2.04% | -10.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 135,590,000 | 2023 | +2.69% | +4.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 79,715,000 | 2023 | +2.49% | +12.51% | View data |
