The European import market of Portland Cement in 2024 is dominated by the United Kingdom and France, holding shares of 14.39% and 14.2% respectively. Notable increases in import shares from 2023 are seen in Austria and Portugal, with year-on-year variations of 9.94% and 13.12%. Germany and Netherlands showed slight declines in their import shares. Romania, Spain, and Ireland had significant growth rates over the last year, while Finland and Cyprus experienced the highest growth rates, although from relatively low bases.
Future trends to watch include the continuous growth in Eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria, as well as the rapid rise in import shares from smaller countries like Cyprus and Finland. The increasing environmental standards and the adoption of sustainable construction practices may impact import volumes and shifts in supplier countries.
Top countries in Import of Portland Cement Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 14.39 | 2023 | +2.85% | +4.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.2 | 2023 | +1.37% | +3.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 7.74 | 2023 | +2.94% | -0.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 7.28 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.04 | 2023 | +3.08% | +5.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.71 | 2023 | +4.63% | +1.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5.12 | 2023 | +3.28% | +9.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3.61 | 2023 | +7.09% | +13.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.37 | 2023 | -5.16% | -9.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 3.33 | 2023 | +3.88% | +2.73% | View data |
