In 2023, Poland led global exports of slag wool, rock wool, and similar mineral wools, followed by Japan and the Netherlands. Notably, Poland registered a 3.13% year-on-year growth, while Japan experienced a stronger increase of 5.47%. Germany and China maintained modest increases, whilst Slovenia and the Czech Republic were notable for smaller, consistent growth rates. Conversely, France and Greece experienced slight declines. The growth stories included Egypt with a 5.1% increase, and Switzerland showing a strong upward trend of 9.16%. The market also saw a decline in Hungary and significant growth in exports from Chile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kyrgyzstan.
Future trends to observe include potential shifts in the market due to increasing global demand for sustainable and energy-efficient insulation solutions. Technological advancements, along with regulatory changes favoring eco-friendly products, may catalyze growth in this sector. Countries with emerging infrastructure projects could drive increased demand, potentially reshuffling the export hierarchy and raising new leaders in the market.
Top countries in Export of Slag Wool, Rock Wool and Similar Mineral Wools by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 358,310,000 | 2023 | +3.22% | +3.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 258,780,000 | 2023 | +4.7% | +5.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 255,200,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 222,850,000 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.021% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 200,530,000 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Russia | 137,350,000 | 2023 | +4.87% | +3.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 121,990,000 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 118,630,000 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 109,930,000 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 98,162,000 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.06% | View data |
