In 2023, Italy led European spade and shovel exports with 14.792 million kg, followed by Poland at a distant second with 3.4894 million kg. Notable performance included Finland, Hungary, and Latvia with significant year-on-year increases of around 10% each, while the Netherlands and Slovenia saw declines. Smaller exporters like Greece and Ireland impressive increases, though Spain's exports drastically reduced. Over five years, the average annual change varied, reflecting diverse performance across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of environmental policies on manufacturing and export processes.
- Technology integration in production for efficiency and sustainability.
- Market diversification beyond traditional European partners, targeting emerging markets.
Top countries in Export of Spades and Shovels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 14,792,000 | 2023 | +4.07% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 3,489,400 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,321,500 | 2023 | +91.7% | +4.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,933,700 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,382,300 | 2023 | +2.52% | -15.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 1,144,300 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Austria | 661,760 | 2023 | +7.45% | +0.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 477,670 | 2023 | +2.89% | +10.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 476,920 | 2023 | -4.48% | -9.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 388,690 | 2023 | +4.46% | +7.58% | View data |
