In 2024, the production value of the European Stone, Sand, and Clay Quarrying sector saw significant variation across different countries. The United Kingdom led with a value of 7.16 billion euros, followed by Germany at 6.84 billion euros. France, Italy, and Poland had noticeably lower values at 2.09, 1.82, and 1.69 billion euros respectively. The highest year-on-year growths were observed in Hungary (+19.33%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (+15.29%), and Macedonia (+8.42%). In contrast, substantial declines were seen in France (-6.33%), Spain (-6.11%), and Italy (-4.05%).
For future trends, the sector is expected to be influenced by increased infrastructure investments and sustainability initiatives. Countries with robust growth like Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina are positioned to see further expansion, while countries experiencing declines may need strategic adjustments to leverage opportunities within green infrastructure and technological advancements.
Top countries in Stone, Sand and Clay Quarrying Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 7,160 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6,840 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,090 | 2023 | -11.08% | -6.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,820 | 2023 | -4.54% | -4.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,690 | 2023 | +0.0059% | -2.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,110 | 2023 | -10.62% | -6.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 1,100 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 882 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 811.7 | 2023 | +4.15% | +3.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 745.5 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.78% | View data |