In 2024, Germany remains the leading country in non-metallic minerals domestic extraction within Europe, although it experiences a slight year-on-year decline. Romania and Italy show solid positive trends, with Romania demonstrating a significant 7.14% increase and Italy a 4.75% rise from the previous year. Other countries with notable positive changes include Sweden (5.18%), Greece (7.55%), and Bulgaria (5.76%). In contrast, the UK and Belgium experience declining trends, while both Finland and Portugal exhibit very minimal changes. Smaller producers such as Luxembourg, and Iceland present more significant decreasing variations.
Recent trends illustrate diverging paths, with eastern and southern European countries generally showing growth, while certain western and northern countries experience stagnation or decline. For the longer five-year horizon, the Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) vary, indicating mixed growth across the continent.
Future trends to watch for include the integration of sustainable practices and technological advancements in mining operations, which might impact extraction volumes. The economic recovery and environmental regulations are also critical factors that could influence the future of non-metallic minerals extraction in Europe.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Domestic Extraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 592,760 | 2023 | +2.19% | -0.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 442,750 | 2023 | +1.23% | +7.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 397,200 | 2023 | -0.62% | +1.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 366,400 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 265,950 | 2023 | +3.74% | +4.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 227,170 | 2023 | +0.33% | +1.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 197,110 | 2023 | -1.23% | -1.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 161,290 | 2023 | +2.31% | -0.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 139,370 | 2023 | +1.11% | +5.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 108,950 | 2023 | +4.13% | +0.77% | View data |
