Spain is currently the leading European exporter of Andalusite, Kyanite, and Sillimanite with 288.11 million kilograms, followed closely by Italy and Slovakia. While Spain saw a decline of 12.57% in 2023, Italy demonstrated a slight increase of 0.46%, and Slovakia grew by 2.03%. Germany experienced the most significant drop at 54.16%, whereas minor export nations like Estonia showed growth with a 7.45% increase. The CAGR for these minerals has shown variability due to different market dynamics affecting countries individually.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements on mineral processing and growing demand from the ceramics and refractory industries. Increased efforts toward sustainability may also influence production and export strategies, potentially shifting the competitive landscape in Europe.
Top countries in Export of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 288,110,000 | 2023 | +2.71% | -12.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 286,720,000 | 2023 | +6.47% | +0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 232,450,000 | 2023 | +3.03% | +2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 221,860,000 | 2023 | +15.63% | -10.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 210,060,000 | 2023 | -0.31% | -9.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 199,120,000 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Greece | 92,046,000 | 2023 | +8.98% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 81,243,000 | 2023 | +9.22% | -6.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 71,987,000 | 2023 | -2.95% | -5.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 65,284,000 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.11% | View data |
