The European imports of non-metallic minerals in 2023 show France as the leading importer, followed closely by Germany and the Netherlands, with Germany surpassing the Netherlands. The UK and Poland reported significant growth at 2.48% and 2.25%, respectively. On the other hand, countries like Italy and Spain experienced declines, indicating regional disparities in demand. Eastern European countries, including Romania and Estonia, saw the highest growth, hinting at emerging market dynamics within Europe. Slovenia and Albania faced notable declines.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts driven by geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, and technological advancements. These could influence the overall demand and composition of non-metallic mineral imports across Europe. Monitoring changes in green technology adoption and infrastructure projects will be crucial for understanding future demand and market direction.
Top countries in Imports of Non-Metallic Minerals Share by Country (Million Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 11.14 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10.96 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 10.24 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.53 | 2023 | -1.06% | -0.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.75 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.14 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.51 | 2023 | -1% | -0.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.06 | 2023 | +0.59% | -1.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.55 | 2023 | +4.25% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 3.36 | 2023 | +0.066% | -0.11% | View data |
