In 2023, Romania led in European slate production with 1.334 billion kilograms, followed by Spain with 0.98138 billion kilograms and Greece with 0.3433 billion kilograms. Norway and Italy displayed notable growth, with Norway increasing by 10.84% and Italy by 24.97% year-on-year. Meanwhile, Sweden and Portugal experienced declines of 11.12% and 32.52%, respectively. Overall, the market exhibited varying growth rates across countries, with significant volatility in production volumes.
Looking to the future, the slate production landscape in Europe is anticipated to see further growth in countries like Norway and Italy. Demand for sustainable building materials and technological developments may drive increased production capacity, while environmental regulations and resource management challenges could impact countries with declining trends like Sweden and Portugal.
Top countries in Production of Slate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 1,334,000,000 | 2023 | +21.06% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 981,380,000 | 2023 | +1.41% | +2.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 343,300,000 | 2023 | -2.56% | +2.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 213,710,000 | 2023 | +9.55% | +10.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 52,095,000 | 2023 | +5.18% | +24.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 13,132,000 | 2023 | -2.28% | -11.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 9,267,600 | 2023 | -21.96% | -32.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 7,664,600 | 2021 | +6.05% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 682,520 | 2023 | +4.09% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 39,900 | 2023 | -2.01% | +4.91% | View data |
