The 2023 data highlights Spain as the leading European country in limestone and gypsum extraction, with a significant year-on-year increase of 4.16%. Italy and Serbia showed notable growth, with increases of 5.21% and 13.4%, respectively. Conversely, Ireland and the Netherlands faced substantial declines in their extraction figures. Countries like Germany and Poland displayed modest growth, while the United Kingdom experienced a slight decline of 1.65%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) varied, with countries like Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina showing strong upward trends.
Future trends to watch include increased domestic demand within emerging economies, advancements in extraction technology, and potential impacts of environmental regulations on production levels. Additionally, economic conditions and construction industry growth will significantly influence future extraction activities across Europe.
Top countries in Limestone and Gypsum Domestic Extraction Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 21.45 | 2023 | +4.89% | +4.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 14.04 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.09 | 2023 | -0.86% | -1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 10.74 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 9 | 2023 | +1.26% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.92 | 2023 | -5.11% | +5.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.15 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.85 | 2023 | -24.95% | -12.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.42 | 2023 | -2.83% | -1.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.12 | 2023 | +0.86% | -0.013% | View data |
