Spain leads European limestone and gypsum production with 107.8 billion kg, showing a significant 59.05% year-on-year increase in 2023. Germany follows, though it saw a slight decline of 0.46%. Italy and Poland also showed robust growth at 18.14% and 0.95%, respectively. France experienced a mild decrease in production by 2.47%. Notably, smaller producers like Estonia saw a substantial increase (20.04%), while Denmark faced a significant drop (-22.87%). The 5-year CAGR suggests stable overall growth of around 3-5% annually across most countries, with Spain and Italy as notable high performers.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in extraction processes, which may enhance efficiency, and policy changes related to environmental regulations, which could impact production dynamics across European countries. Additionally, the increasing demand for sustainable building materials may affect production levels and strategic planning in the industry.
Top countries in Production of Limestone and Gypsum by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 107,800,000,000 | 2023 | +0.36% | +59.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 55,166,000,000 | 2023 | -1.29% | -0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 46,808,000,000 | 2023 | +5.88% | +18.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 39,215,000,000 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 14,775,000,000 | 2023 | +3.21% | +3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 13,455,000,000 | 2023 | +4.2% | -2.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 7,520,700,000 | 2023 | +3.96% | +7.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 7,323,300,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Greece | 6,354,200,000 | 2023 | -7.19% | +1.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 6,122,600,000 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.8% | View data |
