Germany leads the global export market of slag wool, rock wool, and similar mineral wools with a 15.46% share in USD, followed by the United States and Japan at 9.57% and 8.46%, respectively. Key growth over the previous year was seen in the United States (2.6%), Japan (2.87%), and Poland (2.7%). Conversely, France and Belgium experienced declines at -0.94% and -2.49%, respectively. Emerging players like Chile and Oman displayed significant growth at 14.99% and 13.29%, while Ivory Coast and Uruguay soared with 66.28% and 231.86% gains, reflecting dynamic shifts in smaller markets.
Future trends to watch in the global export of these materials include potential growth in emerging markets like Uruguay and Chile. Additionally, Eastern European countries such as Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina show upward momentum. Negative trends are notable in established markets like Switzerland, Finland, and particular Middle Eastern nations like Kuwait and Lebanon. Monitoring how environmental policies and construction demands evolve globally will be crucial in anticipating shifts within this export sector.
Top countries in Export of Slag Wool, Rock Wool and Similar Mineral Wools Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.46 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 9.57 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 8.46 | 2023 | +2.97% | +2.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.07 | 2023 | +3.36% | +2.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 7.3 | 2023 | +2.23% | +2.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.72 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.37 | 2023 | +1.21% | +0.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 3.75 | 2023 | +3.9% | +5.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 3.15 | 2023 | +4.67% | +3.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.67 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.94% | View data |
