In 2023, Germany led the European sold production of lime and plaster, generating €929.1 million, followed by France and Spain. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in Italy (13.96%) and Spain (5.78%), indicating strong demand. Conversely, Sweden's production saw a sharp decline of 15.82%, while Hungary experienced the most significant drop at 31.61%. Belgium (-4.14%) faced a decrease, affected by economic or market challenges. Although Estonia showed an impressive growth rate of 28.3%, its market remains small. The compound annual growth rate provides insights into sustained trends over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations on production costs and market shifts towards sustainable construction materials. Additionally, economic stability and infrastructure developments in Eastern Europe may influence production dynamics positively. Monitoring technological advancements that increase efficiency and reduce emissions will be crucial for competitiveness in the lime and plaster sectors.
Top countries in Sold Production of Lime and Plaster by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 929,100,000 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 415,340,000 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 319,120,000 | 2023 | +11.44% | +5.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 259,500,000 | 2023 | +1.34% | +4.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 242,090,000 | 2023 | +5.23% | +13.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 99,839,000 | 2023 | -0.38% | +2.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 98,042,000 | 2023 | +14.63% | -4.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 89,788,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 70,115,000 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 62,600,000 | 2023 | +7.77% | +3.51% | View data |