In 2023, France led European cement imports with a notable year-on-year growth of 6.9%, followed by the UK and Italy. Germany saw a decline of 6.77% in imports, whereas Estonia experienced a remarkable surge of 43.3%. Southern European countries like Spain and Portugal also registered strong growth, over 12%. The Central and Eastern European markets, such as Romania and Hungary, showcased positive trends, while Latvia and Lithuania faced minor declines. Overall, the market landscape featured mixed growth patterns across the region.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts driven by sustainability initiatives, increasing emphasis on low-carbon materials, and economic recoveries influencing import demands across European countries. Monitoring these trends will be vital to understanding long-term market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Cement by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 6,216,900,000 | 2023 | +2.32% | +6.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3,852,900,000 | 2023 | +2.65% | +2.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3,389,400,000 | 2023 | +14.85% | +13.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,879,800,000 | 2023 | +2.9% | +8.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,807,700,000 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1,840,900,000 | 2023 | +3.21% | +4.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,614,300,000 | 2023 | +3.35% | +5.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1,486,600,000 | 2023 | +2.13% | +3.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 1,242,200,000 | 2023 | -2.92% | -6.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 866,830,000 | 2023 | +4.1% | +10.6% | View data |
