In 2023, Spain led slate domestic extraction, followed by the UK and Poland. The sector showed dynamic changes over the year. Notably, Italy experienced significant growth with a 46.02% increase. France also saw a positive trend with a 6.16% rise. In contrast, Greece, Germany, and Albania faced notable declines, with Greece experiencing a 24.26% drop. While Portugal and Norway had minor declines, Hungary displayed a remarkable recovery with a 42.99% increase. Ireland's extraction also saw a substantial rise at 19.9%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Italy's slate extraction.
- Potential recovery in Greece, Germany, and Albania's slate production sectors.
- Monitoring the stability of Portugal and Norway's extraction rates, as both showed minimal decline.
- The impact of local regulations and international demand on the leading producers like Spain and the UK.
Top countries in Slate Domestic Extraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,380 | 2023 | -1.81% | +3.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 869.18 | 2023 | +0.66% | +1.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 237.97 | 2023 | +3.55% | +7.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 140.77 | 2023 | -1.51% | +46.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 94.49 | 2023 | +3.77% | -6.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 81.55 | 2023 | +2.99% | -0.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 74.31 | 2023 | -27.88% | -24.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 18.65 | 2023 | -10.13% | -16.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 12.21 | 2023 | -11.92% | -13.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 7.98 | 2023 | +1.98% | +6.16% | View data |
