The European export of construction sands in 2023 was led by Germany, France, and Spain, with Germany exporting the highest volume. Notably, France's exports saw a significant decline, whereas Denmark and Croatia experienced marked increases. Other countries like Greece, Ireland, and Romania also showed positive growth, while nations such as Portugal, Netherlands, and Finland noted substantial drops. Over the last two years, overall trends depict moderate growth in block countries with sporadic declines suggesting uneven performance across Europe.
Future trends to be watched include:
- Fluctuations in demand due to economic changes affecting construction and infrastructure projects.
- Environmental policies impacting sand mining and export practices.
- Technological advancements possibly reducing reliance on natural sands, affecting export volumes.
Top countries in Export of Construction Sands by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 72,510,000,000 | 2023 | +4.61% | -0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 64,487,000,000 | 2023 | -7.15% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 44,542,000,000 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 28,692,000,000 | 2023 | -2.53% | -2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 5,097,100,000 | 2023 | +26.16% | +12.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3,179,500,000 | 2023 | +1.59% | +8.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3,141,700,000 | 2023 | -34.99% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2,349,200,000 | 2023 | -41.54% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 2,299,400,000 | 2023 | -4.16% | +7.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 712,240,000 | 2023 | -35.53% | View data |
