The United Kingdom leads the European ornamental stone quarrying sector with a production value of 6.38 billion euros in 2023, followed by Germany and Italy at 3.41 and 1.03 billion. Key growth rates include Germany's 5.06%, Portugal's 5.36%, and Denmark's 14.06%, despite Italy, Poland, Spain, suffering declines. Notably, Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a remarkable 19.19% rise. With varied trajectories, the CAGR over the past five years offers a nuanced view of each country's market dynamics.
Future trends indicate potential growth in countries investing in sustainable quarrying technologies and infrastructure, with environmental policies influencing production methods and export opportunities. Monitoring these shifts is crucial for strategic market positioning.
Top countries in Ornamental, Building Stone, Limestone, Gypsum, Chalk and Slate Quarrying Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 6,380 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,410 | 2023 | +4.31% | +5.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,030 | 2023 | +2.54% | -0.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 693.2 | 2023 | +1.09% | -3.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 494.3 | 2023 | +0.02% | +1.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 386.3 | 2023 | +2.71% | +5.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 375.2 | 2023 | -11.74% | -9.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 323.8 | 2023 | +0.75% | +2.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 279.6 | 2023 | -4.8% | -3.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 228.6 | 2023 | +4.86% | +0.93% | View data |