The European market for exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, and foamed slag in 2023 showed a varied performance among countries, with Germany leading at 58.283 million euros. Spain and Portugal followed, with values of 41.929 and 33.686 million euros, respectively. Ireland demonstrated robust year-on-year growth at 8.2%, whereas the United Kingdom and Lithuania experienced declines of 6.81% and 7.28%, respectively. Over the past five years, compound annual growth rates suggest steady enhancement in Poland and Greece, while Lithuania’s market contracted.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in production to improve efficiency and environmental impact, shifts in construction demand impacting expanded clays, and the potential impact of geopolitical factors on raw material availability.
Top countries in Sold Production of Exfoliated Vermiculite, Expanded Clays, Foamed Slag by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 58,283,000 | 2023 | -0.17% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 41,929,000 | 2023 | +8.09% | +2.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 33,686,000 | 2023 | +3.25% | +1.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 30,469,000 | 2023 | +5.88% | -3.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 15,130,000 | 2023 | +2.64% | +7.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 14,138,000 | 2023 | -2.04% | -6.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 13,454,000 | 2023 | +2.07% | -0.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 4,917,400 | 2023 | +9.24% | +8.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1,170,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 594,380 | 2023 | -0.2% | -2.65% | View data |
