In 2023, Spain led European chalk and dolomite domestic extraction, with Lithuania and Latvia also showing strong performance. Notably, Latvia saw the highest year-on-year growth at 9.31%, while Spain grew by 8.45%. Conversely, countries like Belgium and the UK observed declines in extraction shares. Over the past five years, Italy experienced the sharpest decline, with Austria maintaining stability. Other notable increases included Germany and Serbia.
Looking ahead, growth is expected in Baltic and Eastern European countries, while Western Europe may face a slight contraction. Sustainability measures could impact extraction methods and output levels.
Top countries in Chalk and Dolomite Domestic Extraction Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 20.32 | 2023 | +9.21% | +8.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 12.09 | 2023 | +3.44% | +6.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 10.8 | 2023 | +2.1% | +9.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.77 | 2023 | -2.23% | -3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.78 | 2023 | -8.58% | -7.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 6.2 | 2023 | -0.076% | -0.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 5.31 | 2023 | +1.63% | +7.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 5.29 | 2023 | +4.07% | -0.049% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 4.7 | 2023 | -1.15% | +0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 4.03 | 2023 | -2.13% | -4.27% | View data |
