Romania leads in direct material inputs for marble, granite, sandstone, porphyry, and basalt in Europe, with a share of 30.59 thousand metric tons, showcasing significant growth with a 6.05% increase year-on-year from 2023. Following Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic show considerable shares at 22.1 and 11.85 thousand metric tons, respectively. Poland experienced a slight 1.11% increase, while the Czech Republic saw a 2.1% rise. Other notable players include Spain and Italy, with Spain seeing a modest 0.96% increase and Italy a more substantial 4.19% rise. A downward trend appears in countries such as Germany (-2.73%), Iceland (-11.88%), and Belgium (-10.3%).
Future trends to watch for include:
- The continued growth in Romania and potential expansion in Poland.
- Possible recovery or further decline in countries like Germany and Iceland, which are currently experiencing negative trends.
- Forecasted substantial increases in input shares for countries with currently low shares but high year-on-year growth, such as Lithuania (15.07%) and Latvia (13.81%).
- Emerging markets like Cyprus and Serbia, showing strong year-on-year growth, with rates at 12.43% and 18.1%, respectively.
Top countries in Marble, Granite, Sandstone, Porphyry and Basalt Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 30.59 | 2023 | +2.23% | +6.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 22.1 | 2023 | +3.65% | +1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.85 | 2023 | +1% | +2.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.16 | 2023 | +3.37% | +0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.91 | 2023 | +2.83% | +4.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 5.45 | 2023 | +2.69% | +6.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.81 | 2023 | +3.78% | +3.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.27 | 2023 | +16.08% | +3.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.03 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.97 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.17% | View data |
