In 2023, Spain and China dominated the global export market for worked slate and related articles, holding the first and second positions, respectively. Spain experienced a slight decline of 0.65%, whereas China saw a modest increase of 1.89%. Portugal and Belgium showed impressive growth, particularly Slovenia with a notable 147.48% increase. Meanwhile, countries like Brazil, India, and Italy experienced significant declines between -2.28% to -7.71%. Denmark and Mexico faced the steepest declines at -13.82% and -30.59%, respectively. Emerging players like Oman and Romania displayed considerable growth, indicating potential market shifts.
Future trends suggest that developing markets might continue to present opportunities for growth and diversification in the slate market. Continued urbanization and infrastructure development globally may drive demand, while sustainability and environmental concerns may shape production and export practices. Keeping an eye on political and economic developments in major exporters will be crucial in forecasting market dynamics.
Top countries in Export of Worked Slate, Articles of Slate or Agglomerated Slate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 461,400,000 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 383,800,000 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 90,726,000 | 2023 | -1.75% | -2.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 24,774,000 | 2023 | +3.32% | +3.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 12,424,000 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.068% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 10,147,000 | 2023 | -7.29% | -7.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 8,557,300 | 2023 | -3.22% | -0.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 8,443,700 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 6,699,700 | 2023 | +3.21% | +5.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 6,057,000 | 2023 | -8.5% | -7.2% | View data |
