In 2023, Greece led European sold production of Bentonite with 70.627 million Euros, followed by Czechia at 23.483 million Euros and Spain at 20.0 million Euros. Slovakia, France, Denmark, Romania, Finland, and Italy held smaller shares. Notable year-on-year variations included Greece (+2.08%), Slovakia (+2.04%), and Romania (+7.4%). Conversely, France and Denmark experienced declines of -12.75% and -6.92% respectively. Over the last two years, there were mixed trends with some countries showing growth while others faced declines. Over the past five years, the average annual change indicated varying degrees of stability and growth.
Future trends to watch include possible increased demand driven by industrial applications, environmental regulations fostering higher usage in filtration and waste treatment, and potential market expansion in emerging economies. The overall outlook suggests a cautiously optimistic growth trajectory for European Bentonite production, contingent upon both market dynamics and regulatory changes.
Top countries in Sold Production of Bentonite by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 70,627,000 | 2023 | +9.08% | +2.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czechia | 23,483,000 | 2021 | |||
| 3 | 3 Spain | 20,000,000 | 2023 | +9.6% | -0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 10,975,000 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6,386,500 | 2023 | -6.34% | -12.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 5,109,600 | 2023 | -7.09% | -6.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2,741,900 | 2023 | +3.31% | +7.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 323,000 | 2021 | +8.08% | -13.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 245,000 | 2021 | -98.87% | -50.18% | View data |
