In 2023, France dominated European tar sands and oil shale exports with 55.98 thousand metric tons, showing a significant 21.82% year-on-year increase. Spain followed, yet faced a 6.3% decline. Belgium experienced an impressive growth spike of 345.28%, while Portugal managed a minor uplift of 1.26%. The Netherlands remained stable, whereas other smaller players like Sweden and Switzerland experienced notable growth at 27.34% and 31.95%, respectively. Conversely, Germany and other countries showed either small declines or stability.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased regulations and environmental concerns influencing production and export volumes. Continued innovation in extraction and processing technologies could enhance efficiency and reduce costs, potentially altering export dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in Tar Sands and Oil Shale Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 55.98 | 2023 | +21.81% | +21.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 36.28 | 2023 | +2.93% | -6.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 7.1 | 2023 | +3550% | +345.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 6.35 | 2023 | +3.45% | +1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.97 | 2023 | +4.47% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 0.081 | 2023 | -9.41% | +27.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.065 | 2023 | +8.77% | -0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.008 | 2021 | +300% | -20.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 0.004 | 2023 | -50% | +31.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.003 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
