In 2023, Spain led European Limestone and Gypsum Direct Material Inputs with 118.86 million metric tons, followed by Romania (77.8) and the United Kingdom (65.04). From 2022 to 2023, the material inputs in Spain increased by 4.16%, while Romania also saw a modest rise of 1.34%. The United Kingdom experienced a slight decrease of 1.3%. Germany and Poland showed small increases of 0.46% and 0.77% respectively. Italy observed a significant growth of 6.84% making it a noteworthy European market. Austria’s inputs grew by 0.85% while Ireland saw a significant decline of 11.97%. Croatia experienced substantial growth at 7.96%, while Serbia had a notable increase of 13.24%. Malta's input skyrocketed by 82.72%, indicating a growing market presence.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Southern and Eastern European markets, particularly Spain, Italy, Serbia, and Croatia. Market contractions in Ireland, Norway, and Iceland may persist, while more stable markets like Germany and France may see incremental changes. The industry should also monitor potential emerging markets such as Malta for significant expansions.
Top countries in Limestone and Gypsum Direct Material Inputs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 118,860 | 2023 | +4.88% | +4.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 77,800 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 65,040 | 2023 | -0.46% | -1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 63,070 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 50,000 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 35,440 | 2023 | -2.58% | +6.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 23,080 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 16,360 | 2023 | -23.96% | -11.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 13,650 | 2023 | -2.96% | -1.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 12,310 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.087% | View data |
