In 2023, Finland leads European sand and gravel consumption domestically with 26.8 metric tons per capita, followed by Iceland and Sweden. While Iceland experienced a significant reduction (-10.09%) in consumption, countries like Romania and Cyprus showed notable increases at 9.44% and 5.07% respectively. Emerging positive trends are seen in Eastern Europe, with Serbia experiencing the highest growth at 17.92%. Conversely, Western Europe observed declines, notably the Netherlands with a 4.53% decrease. Over five years, countries like Albania, Macedonia, and Serbia displayed significant average annual growth in consumption.
Future trends to monitor include potential increases in Eastern European consumption driven by construction booms, while sustainability concerns may lead Western Europe to focus on alternative materials and recycling. European Green Deal initiatives could influence shifts in material source preferences.
Top countries in Sand and Gravel Domestic Material Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 26.8 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 21.08 | 2023 | -2.58% | -10.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 12.39 | 2023 | +1.42% | +4.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 11.82 | 2023 | +2.07% | +0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 11.63 | 2023 | +2.49% | +9.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 11.51 | 2023 | +0.0087% | +1.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 11.43 | 2023 | +3.25% | +5.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 8.36 | 2023 | +3.11% | +3.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 7.59 | 2023 | +3.17% | +6.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 7.49 | 2023 | -17.98% | -0.68% | View data |
