Germany leads Europe in clay and kaolin extraction at 13.76 million metric tons, seeing a minor decline of 2.79% year-on-year. Spain follows closely, registering a slight growth of 1.85%. Italy shows substantial growth with a 15.93% increase, while the UK and France face declines of 3.19% and 15.79%, respectively. Noteworthy growth is also observed in Denmark, Italy, and Ireland, indicating differing regional dynamics in extraction capabilities across Europe.
Future trends to watch include advancements in extraction technologies, environmental regulations impacting production, and shifts in demand influenced by global market conditions. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in anticipating changes in country rankings and production volumes in the European clay and kaolin market.
Top countries in Clays and Kaolin Domestic Extraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13,760 | 2023 | -4.91% | -2.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 12,120 | 2023 | +2.06% | +1.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 7,930 | 2023 | -0.4% | +15.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5,600 | 2023 | -4.44% | -3.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5,470 | 2023 | -1.01% | -2.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5,070 | 2023 | +1.4% | -2.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4,870 | 2023 | +4.9% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2,510 | 2023 | -0.075% | -0.043% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2,130 | 2023 | +0.78% | +5.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2,000 | 2023 | -17.19% | -15.79% | View data |
