The European imports of ornamental and building stone show varied trends across countries. In 2023, the United Kingdom led in volume with a notable increase of 4.45% year-over-year. The Netherlands experienced significant growth at 8.97%, while Germany saw a slight decrease of 1.38%. Italy and Denmark displayed positive trends with increases of 5.69% and 4.79%, respectively. Conversely, Sweden and Poland faced declines, with Sweden down by 5.03% and Poland by 11.76%. Malta recorded a remarkable rise of 87.59%.
Future trends to observe include potential shifts in supply chains due to geopolitical factors and environmental regulations. Innovations in sustainable building materials may influence import patterns, possibly leading to increased demand in countries with rising construction activities.
Top countries in Import of Ornamental and Building Stone by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 7,191,900,000 | 2023 | +4.04% | +4.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,252,200,000 | 2023 | +1.86% | -1.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 3,633,900,000 | 2023 | +1.21% | +8.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 1,768,800,000 | 2023 | +4.42% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1,767,500,000 | 2023 | +5.05% | +4.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,062,400,000 | 2023 | +4.76% | +0.093% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 1,049,500,000 | 2023 | +0.82% | -5.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,033,700,000 | 2023 | -1.68% | +5.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 837,740,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Spain | 539,140,000 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.33% | View data |
