In 2023, the Netherlands led European imports of calcined and sintered dolomite in blocks or slabs, followed by Germany and Sweden. While the Netherlands saw a minor decline of 0.29%, Germany experienced a drop of 3.66%. Sweden and Belgium recorded robust growth at 4.05% and 67.75% respectively. France and Ireland witnessed declines, whereas Austria, Portugal, and the UK demonstrated double-digit growth. Notably, Luxembourg's imports surged by over 54%, illustrating a pronounced uptick along with Poland and Lithuania demonstrating positive trends.
Future trends suggest a stabilizing market with continued growth in nations like Slovakia, Portugal, and Lithuania. Monitoring geopolitical factors and technological advancements in processing could impact import dynamics across Europe. The rise in sustainable practices could influence future consumption patterns of dolomite in industrial applications.
Top countries in Import of Calcined and Sintered Dolomite, Crude, Roughly Trimmed or Merely Cut in to Rectangular or Square Blocks or Slabs Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 30.91 | 2023 | +2.27% | -0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 25.99 | 2023 | +4.2% | -3.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 13.65 | 2023 | +3.78% | +4.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.3 | 2023 | -5.97% | -4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 7.98 | 2023 | +3.16% | +1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.98 | 2023 | +1.49% | +67.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.95 | 2023 | +8.11% | +1.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.88 | 2023 | +6.23% | +6.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.27 | 2023 | +4.29% | +4.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.19 | 2023 | +10.76% | +22.9% | View data |
