In 2023, Germany led European cut stone imports, although with a decline of 2.66%. France showed growth by 2.67%, and the UK saw a modest increase of 1.73%. Romania and Spain experienced substantial growth at 6% and 6.11%, respectively. In contrast, Belgium's imports decreased by 3.1%. Malta had a striking rise in imports at 37.44%, while Croatia saw a significant decline of 7.6%. Over the past five years, a compound annual growth rate indicates Lithuania and Latvia as leading growth markets for cut stone, with strong expansions, whereas several Western European countries have experienced moderate to slight changes.
Future trends to monitor include shifting demand due to sustainable building practices, potential impacts of digitalization on supply chains, and economic fluctuations affecting construction activities across Europe. Market players may focus on innovations and sustainable solutions to enhance their competitive positioning amid these changes.
Top countries in Import of Cut Stone by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,436,500,000 | 2023 | +0.056% | -2.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,142,800,000 | 2023 | +4.64% | +2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 637,610,000 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 521,650,000 | 2023 | -3.19% | -3.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 435,570,000 | 2023 | +4.82% | +0.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 355,050,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 292,500,000 | 2023 | +2.88% | +0.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 233,560,000 | 2023 | +1.7% | +0.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 205,230,000 | 2023 | +3.5% | +6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 184,810,000 | 2023 | +13.51% | +6.11% | View data |
