Luxembourg leads European sand and gravel imports per capita, significantly exceeding other nations. Noteworthy shifts include Malta's impressive 22.1% increase and Croatia's 9.8% rise. Conversely, Slovenia experienced a 10.09% decline, while Hungary and Greece also saw notable decreases. Albania and Macedonia demonstrated solid growth exceeding 7%, and the Czech Republic's imports increased by 11.21%. Key players like Belgium and the Netherlands showed slight decreases, emphasizing potential regional market dynamics and economic adjustments.
Future trends to watch include varying demand driven by construction sector growth or contraction across specific countries, policy changes affecting trade, and innovation in sustainable building materials potentially impacting import volumes.
Top countries in Sand and Gravel Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 7.37 | 2023 | -12.98% | +0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1.41 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 1.26 | 2023 | +4.38% | +2.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1.24 | 2023 | -0.48% | -2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 1.22 | 2023 | +11.99% | +22.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 0.92 | 2023 | -0.54% | -1.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.86 | 2023 | +2.01% | -0.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.7 | 2023 | +1.29% | -10.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.65 | 2023 | +6.17% | -2.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.58 | 2023 | +0.35% | +9.8% | View data |
