Spain leads European limestone and gypsum production at €668.5 million, showing a significant 59.39% year-on-year increase in 2023. Germany and France also play major roles, with minor increases of 0.24% and 7.49%, respectively. Poland faced a slight decline of 0.054%, while Italy saw a sharp reduction of 23.29% in production value. Among smaller producers, Sweden increased by 9.16%, Estonia by 6.61%, and Serbia significantly grew by 16.01%. In contrast, countries like Finland, Slovakia, and Macedonia noted decreases. Notably, Austria saw a substantial 22.67% decline.
Future trends to watch include Spain's potential continued expansion and Germany's efforts to stabilize its slight growth. Emerging players such as Serbia and Estonia may continue to augment their market presence. Conversely, Italy needs to strategize overcoming its recent decline, while Poland will monitor factors influencing its neutrality in growth. Environmental policies and technological advancements in extraction and processing could significantly impact production variably across these European nations.
Top countries in Sold Production of Limestone and Gypsum by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 668,500,000 | 2023 | +9.08% | +59.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 239,210,000 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 184,770,000 | 2023 | +4.07% | +7.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 130,290,000 | 2023 | -0.033% | -0.054% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 59,214,000 | 2023 | +5.26% | +9.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 53,434,000 | 2023 | -5.99% | +0.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 53,073,000 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Romania | 40,125,000 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 33,419,000 | 2023 | +4.57% | +2.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 31,094,000 | 2023 | +3.99% | +4.96% | View data |
