The European Non-Metallic Minerals Domestic Material Consumption data for 2023 presents Germany as the leading consumer with a slight decline of 0.58%, while Romania experienced a notable growth of 7.37%. France and Poland saw moderate increases of 1.13%, whereas Italy grew by 4.81%. The United Kingdom faced a decline of 1.2%, juxtaposed with Spain's growth of 1.75%. Other notable increases include Sweden at 5.44%, Bulgaria at 6.04%, Greece at 10.17%, and Serbia at 15.73%. Conversely, the Netherlands and Iceland registered the most significant declines at 7.28% and 8.68%, respectively.
Future trends to watch for include the potential for continued growth in countries experiencing high recent increases such as Greece and Bulgaria, while observing the impacts of economic and environmental policies that may influence consumption patterns in larger economies like Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. Additionally, technological advancements and sustainability initiatives will likely play a significant role in shaping the domestic material consumption landscape across Europe.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Domestic Material Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 559,710 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 448,400 | 2023 | +1.28% | +7.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 420,280 | 2023 | -0.53% | +1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 371,310 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 264,710 | 2023 | +2.02% | +4.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 213,110 | 2023 | -0.61% | -1.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 201,670 | 2023 | +0.69% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 162,780 | 2023 | +1.6% | -0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 144,230 | 2023 | +1.12% | +5.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 103,710 | 2023 | -0.19% | +0.062% | View data |
