In 2023, France led European imports of worked monumental or building stone, excluding granite or slate, at 110.99 million kilograms, marking a 2.96% increase from the previous year. The Netherlands and Germany followed, with increases of 7.24% and 1.64%, respectively. Despite these gains, Belgium experienced a notable decline of 15.33%. Other significant movements included Luxembourg's 7.86% rise and Latvia's impressive growth of 53.01%. Conversely, Poland and Slovakia both saw decreases, with Poland dropping by 6.2% and Slovakia by 6.48%.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include the potential recovery of countries that experienced declines in 2023, such as Belgium and Cyprus. Additionally, emerging markets like Latvia and new developments in sustainable building practices may influence import patterns, with potential shifts towards countries focusing on green initiatives. Brexit-related impacts on the United Kingdom’s import volumes should also be closely monitored.
Top countries in Import of Worked Monumental or Building Stone and Articles Thereof (Excluding of Granite or Slate, Tiles) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 110,990,000 | 2023 | +0.64% | +2.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 82,567,000 | 2023 | +10.28% | +7.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 69,922,000 | 2023 | +0.68% | +1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 54,108,000 | 2023 | -18.67% | -15.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 51,543,000 | 2023 | +10.61% | +7.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 40,628,000 | 2023 | +16.61% | +4.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 29,460,000 | 2023 | +2.15% | +9.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 28,903,000 | 2023 | +1.74% | +0.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 25,320,000 | 2023 | -4.42% | -1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 22,975,000 | 2023 | -5.29% | -3.39% | View data |
