The European import of crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine in 2023 showed significant variations among countries. Italy and Greece remained top importers despite seeing a slight decrease. Conversely, Germany and France experienced double-digit growth, whereas countries like Portugal and Bulgaria faced declines exceeding 10%. Notably, the United Kingdom and Ireland saw substantial import increases, indicating growing demand in these regions. Luxembourg experienced remarkable import growth, contrasting with significant drops in Belgium and Hungary. This varied landscape suggests a dynamic market influenced by regional construction demand, economic conditions, and potentially shifting supply chains in 2023.
Future trends to watch include potential import growth in countries experiencing construction booms or infrastructure investments, such as the UK and Ireland. Environmental concerns may lead to a shift towards sustainable sourcing or alternatives, impacting future import volumes. Additionally, potential economic fluctuations across Europe pose challenges and opportunities, necessitating close monitoring of regional policies and global market dynamics affecting marble and travertine demand.
Top countries in Import of Crude or Roughly Trimmed Marble and Travertine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 126,710,000 | 2023 | -1.67% | -2.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 122,530,000 | 2023 | +8.16% | -1.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 88,943,000 | 2023 | +19.67% | +13.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 19,216,000 | 2023 | +3.44% | -1.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8,092,000 | 2023 | +35.08% | +17.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 6,870,100 | 2023 | +21.69% | +6.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 5,935,300 | 2023 | +0.52% | -13.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 4,752,000 | 2023 | -11.65% | -10.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2,267,400 | 2023 | +27.49% | -10.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2,011,700 | 2023 | -9.85% | +31.56% | View data |
