The forecast for sold production of granite, sandstone, and other ornamental or building stone in Germany indicates a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the production stood at 61 million kilograms. The year-on-year variations suggest a diminishing trend with a reduction of approximately 8.7% between 2024 and 2025, 9.4% from 2025 to 2026, 10.3% from 2026 to 2027, and 11.4% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 onwards, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decrease of about 9.2%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sustainability initiatives potentially reducing demand for natural stone.
- Growth in synthetic alternatives that may impact production scales.
- Regulatory changes affecting quarrying and stone production processes.
