In 2023, Romania led Europe in direct material inputs with 119.51 million metric tons, while Poland and the Czech Republic followed with 86.34 and 46.31 million metric tons, respectively. Notable trends include significant year-on-year increases in Lithuania (15.07%) and Latvia (13.81%), contrasted by declines in Iceland (-11.88%) and Belgium (-10.3%). Over the past five years, countries like Norway and the Netherlands showed robust average growth, whereas Germany experienced a contraction.
Looking ahead, emerging markets such as Cyprus and the Baltic countries display potential for growth, driven by increasing demand and infrastructure projects. Additionally, sustainability trends may impact sourcing and processing practices across Europe.
Top countries in Marble, Granite, Sandstone, Porphyry and Basalt Direct Material Inputs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 119,510 | 2023 | +2.23% | +6.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 86,340 | 2023 | +3.65% | +1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 46,310 | 2023 | +1% | +2.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 31,890 | 2023 | +3.37% | +0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 26,990 | 2023 | +2.83% | +4.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 21,280 | 2023 | +2.69% | +6.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 14,890 | 2023 | +3.78% | +3.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 8,870 | 2023 | +16.08% | +3.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 7,920 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 3,800 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.17% | View data |
