In 2023, Germany dominated the European Non-Metallic Minerals Direct Material Inputs Share with 14.48 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 0.75% year-on-year. Romania and France followed closely at 10.46 and 10.31 thousand metric tons, respectively, with Romania experiencing a significant 7.21% increase. Italy and Spain also saw upward movements of 4.69% and 1.14%, respectively. Noteworthy growth was observed in Serbia (14.5%), Greece (7.78%), and Bulgaria (5.69%). On the other hand, the United Kingdom and Finland saw minor declines, while Iceland experienced the steepest drop at -8.39%.
Future trends to watch include further increases in countries like Romania and Serbia due to rising demands and investments, while Germany may face continued slight declines. Monitoring the geopolitical climate and technological advancements across Europe will be critical in predicting future shifts.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14.48 | 2023 | +1.64% | -0.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 10.46 | 2023 | +1.25% | +7.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.31 | 2023 | -0.58% | +1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.89 | 2023 | +2.03% | +1.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.66 | 2023 | +3.77% | +4.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.58 | 2023 | -0.011% | +1.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.19 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3.85 | 2023 | +2.6% | -0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.42 | 2023 | +1.12% | +4.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.72 | 2023 | +3.38% | +1.01% | View data |
