The United Kingdom was the top importer of sandstone merely cut into blocks in 2023, followed by China and the United States. Notably, emerging market countries such as Brazil and the Philippines showed significant year-on-year increases in imports, with Brazil's imports soaring by over 35% and the Philippines by over 50%. Traditional powerhouses like Germany and Italy experienced notable declines. Sweden's and Colombia's growth were impressive as well, indicative of increasing construction or infrastructure developments in these regions. Alternatively, smaller economies like Australia and Seychelles experienced sharp declines in demand. Future trends to watch include potential growing demand driven by urbanization and infrastructure projects in developing nations, alongside environmental considerations impacting quarrying and transportation.
Top countries in Import of Sandstone Merely Cut Into Blocks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 140,530,000 | 2023 | +3.35% | +3.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 34,378,000 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 16,095,000 | 2023 | +4.94% | +5.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6,254,400 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4,871,600 | 2023 | +2.68% | +1.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 4,786,900 | 2023 | +0.53% | -1.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4,739,300 | 2023 | +4.52% | +1.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Arab Emirates | 4,429,600 | 2023 | +0.17% | -0.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 2,647,600 | 2023 | +3.07% | +3.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2,533,400 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.81% | View data |
