In 2023, France led the European slate imports with a year-on-year increase of 3.78%, while Italy and Germany experienced declines of 0.48% and 1.22%, respectively. Notably, Poland and Lithuania saw substantial uplifts in imports by 54.55% and 54.2%. Conversely, Ireland and Estonia observed significant decreases of 20.76% and 23.97%. Overthe past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates varied trends across different countries, underscoring significant market volatility.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increasing demand from Eastern European countries, particularly Poland and Romania.
- The potential impact of economic factors and sustainability efforts on Western European markets.
- Technological advancements in slate processing and logistics affecting import dynamics.
- Geopolitical influences reshaping trade routes and partnerships.
Top countries in Slate Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 42.7 | 2023 | +0.047% | +3.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 38.04 | 2023 | +5.18% | -0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 37.87 | 2023 | +0.92% | -1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 35.41 | 2023 | +0.52% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 23.81 | 2023 | +6.01% | -0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 8.2 | 2023 | +3.3% | +2.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 7.85 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.028% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 6.4 | 2023 | +5.63% | +4.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 5.97 | 2023 | +29.33% | +54.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 5.7 | 2023 | +0.92% | -6.18% | View data |
