The Netherlands leads European sand and gravel imports with 21.08 million metric tons, followed by Belgium at 16.76 and France at 11.92 in 2023. Notable fluctuations were seen in Poland with a 5.08% increase and Slovakia with a 9.93% rise. Meanwhile, Hungary experienced a significant decrease of 6.17%, and Greece dropped by 16.85%. The past five years showed a diversified trend, with emerging markets like Malta and Macedonia demonstrating strong annual growth in imports.
Future trends to monitor include geopolitical impacts on trade, technological advancements in sand extraction, and the increasing focus on sustainable sourcing across European markets. Rising demand in infrastructure projects could also influence import levels significantly.
Top countries in Sand and Gravel Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 21,080 | 2023 | -2.25% | -2.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 16,760 | 2023 | +0.94% | -0.078% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11,920 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 10,940 | 2023 | +0.48% | +1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 8,190 | 2023 | -0.92% | -1.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6,310 | 2023 | +12.25% | +5.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 4,830 | 2023 | -14.44% | +1.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 4,740 | 2023 | +1.79% | -1.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 4,300 | 2023 | +20.22% | -6.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3,420 | 2023 | +2.31% | -1.22% | View data |
