In 2023, France, Italy, and Germany led slate imports in Europe, with France seeing a 3.78% increase. Poland and Lithuania experienced significant growth, with 54.55% and 54.2% increases, respectively. Conversely, Ireland and Estonia saw notable declines. The overall five-year trend shows varied growth, with some countries thriving while others experienced contractions in imports.
Looking ahead, countries with growing construction and renewable energy sectors, such as Greece and Bulgaria, may drive increased demand for slate. Additionally, the expanding focus on sustainable building practices could influence slate imports, especially in countries with stable or increasing growth patterns.
Top countries in Slate Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.93 | 2023 | +0.047% | +3.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.97 | 2023 | +5.18% | -0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15.9 | 2023 | +0.92% | -1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 14.87 | 2023 | +0.52% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 10 | 2023 | +6.01% | -0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.44 | 2023 | +3.3% | +2.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 3.3 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.028% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.69 | 2023 | +5.63% | +4.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.51 | 2023 | +29.33% | +54.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.39 | 2023 | +0.92% | -6.18% | View data |
