In 2023, Romania led the domestic extraction of marble, granite, sandstone, porphyry, and basalt in Europe, accounting for 34.09 thousand metric tons, followed by Poland and the Czech Republic. Noteworthy growth was observed in extraction by Slovakia and Cyprus, with a significant year-on-year increase of over 8% and 22%, respectively. Conversely, countries like Denmark and Belgium witnessed declines, highlighting regional disparities in resource extraction.
Future trends may include Poland and Hungary increasing their shares, driven by economic developments and infrastructural needs. Sustainability concerns and technological advancements could also influence extraction practices across Europe.
Top countries in Marble, Granite, Sandstone, Porphyry and Basalt Domestic Extraction Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 34.09 | 2023 | +2.23% | +6.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 22.52 | 2023 | +3.65% | +1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.78 | 2023 | +0.12% | +1.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.19 | 2023 | +3.29% | +0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.64 | 2023 | +1.86% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 5.56 | 2023 | +2.67% | +6.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.82 | 2023 | +3.84% | +3.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.02 | 2023 | +3.47% | +2.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.8 | 2023 | +19.34% | +2.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.94 | 2023 | +3.6% | +2.48% | View data |
