In 2023, Türkiye's direct material input of non-metallic minerals stood at 583.65 million metric tons. The year-on-year variation revealed minimal fluctuations, with a gradual increase over recent years: 1.3% in 2022 and 1.26% in 2023. The 5-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was 2.03%, showing a moderate average annual growth.
The forecast data from 2024 onwards shows continued growth, albeit at a slower pace, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.9% and an overall growth rate of 4.58% by 2028, reaching 617.84 million metric tons.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of global and local economic conditions on industrial demand for non-metallic minerals.
- Technological advancements in extraction and processing that could affect productivity and material input levels.
- Environmental regulations and sustainability practices influencing the sector.
