In 2023, Slovakia led the European export of bentonite by weight, with the Netherlands and Spain following closely. Germany and Italy were significant players as well, despite their negative growth in exports. Notable year-on-year growth in exports was seen in Portugal, Romania, and Sweden, while countries like Greece and Bulgaria experienced sharp declines. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) varies considerably across these nations, influenced by economic policies and resource availability over the past five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of environmental policies on mining and export regulations of bentonite, possibly affecting countries like Cyprus and Italy.
- Innovation in extraction and processing technology potentially driving growth in countries with smaller current shares, such as Estonia and Latvia.
- The shifting dynamics due to geopolitical factors that may alter trade agreements within Europe, impacting key exporters like Slovakia and the Netherlands.
Top countries in Export of Bentonite Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 19.48 | 2023 | +3.23% | +2.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 18.13 | 2023 | +2.76% | +6.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16.36 | 2023 | +5.78% | +2.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 15.05 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7.5 | 2023 | +1.01% | +3.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.73 | 2023 | -12.07% | -1.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 5.97 | 2023 | -2.95% | -5.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.99 | 2023 | +11.72% | +4.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.49 | 2023 | -72.78% | +8.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 4.09 | 2023 | +3.43% | +5.56% | View data |
