In 2023, Germany led the European operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin, with 26.652 million hours worked, displaying a marginal increase of 0.88%. Notable growth was observed in Hungary and Norway, with respective increases of 5.52% and 5.63%. Spain, Romania, Croatia, and Portugal also saw positive trends. Conversely, Greece exhibited a significant decline, with hours worked falling by 27.02%. The United Kingdom and Bulgaria also experienced notable decreases.
Moving forward, trends indicate a potential increase in automation and efficiency, potentially reducing overall hours worked while maintaining or even increasing output. Countries with recent declines may focus on adopting new technologies to stabilize and recover their industries.
Top countries in Operation of Gravel and Sand Pits; Mining of Clays and Kaolin Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26,652,000 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 16,203,000 | 2023 | -0.36% | -1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10,980,000 | 2023 | +2.53% | +3.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10,569,000 | 2023 | -2.89% | -3.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 10,229,000 | 2023 | -1.05% | +3.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 6,329,100 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 6,137,500 | 2023 | -0.33% | +0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 5,477,600 | 2023 | -12.2% | -7.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4,635,400 | 2023 | +3.89% | +4.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 4,545,600 | 2023 | +4.68% | +5.52% | View data |
