The domestic extraction of marble, granite, sandstone, porphyry, and basalt in France has shown variable trends over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a significant upward trend with year-on-year growth peaking at 89.01% in 2015 and 60.45% in 2016. However, this was followed by fluctuations, including a notable dip of -61.61% in 2020, largely influenced by external factors. The extraction volume in 2023 stands at 6.88 million metric tons, reflecting a 19.34% increase year-on-year from 2022. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has settled at 2.73%, indicating moderate growth.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Expected increase in extraction volumes, reaching 8.36 million metric tons by 2028, • Forecasted five-year CAGR of 3.08%, • Key market shifts driven by advancements in extraction technology,• Potential environmental concerns and regulations affecting output.
