In 2023, Germany consistently led as Europe's foremost exporter of non-metallic minerals, with a slight decrease of -0.14%. Meanwhile, Spain and Belgium saw moderate increases, at 0.58% and 0.37% respectively. Norway experienced significant growth at 1.5%, complemented by France's stable uptick of 1.17%. The UK, Netherlands, and Italy faced declines ranging from -0.92% to -2.62%. Notably, Finland, Lithuania, Slovenia, Serbia, Latvia, and Iceland observed robust year-on-year increases, each surpassing 3%, indicating potential emerging strengths in these markets.
Moving forward, closely monitoring the increasing trends in Eastern European countries and Scandinavia could reveal shifting dynamics in market share. Watch for technological advancements and sustainable practices that could influence production and export capabilities within these regions, potentially altering the landscape of non-metallic mineral exports in Europe.
Top countries in Exports of Non-Metallic Minerals Share by Country (Million Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.03 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 10.83 | 2023 | +2.14% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 9.35 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 8.7 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8.02 | 2023 | -0.23% | -1.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.17 | 2023 | +0.67% | +1.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.67 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.14 | 2023 | +1.26% | -0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.93 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.77 | 2023 | -2.65% | -2.62% | View data |
