European Mining and Quarrying Output by Country

In 2024, the European Mining and Quarrying output by country shows the Netherlands leading with €20.36 billion, followed by Spain (€13.5 billion) and Italy (€8.89 billion). France and Ireland also contribute significantly with values of €7.18 billion and €1.56 billion, respectively. Smaller contributors include Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Luxembourg, and Cyprus, with figures less than €1 billion.

Year-on-year analysis for 2023 indicates notable growth in the Netherlands (12.7%) and Spain (20.6%), whereas Italy experienced a slight decline (-1.34%). France and Latvia saw moderate increases of 7.59% and 7.75%, respectively. Ireland's output grew by 5.94%, while Slovakia and Estonia saw reductions of -6.14% and -2.46%. Smaller countries like Slovenia and Luxembourg had marginal changes, with -3.33% and -1.24%, respectively. Croatia and Cyprus experienced more significant declines at -10.98% and -2.04%.

Future trends to watch for in the European Mining and Quarrying sector include potential expansions in high-output countries like the Netherlands and Spain, sustained moderate growth in France and Latvia, and recovery efforts in Italy, Slovakia, and Estonia. Additionally, technological advancements and regulatory changes may influence the sector's landscape significantly. Keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and global commodity prices will be crucial for forecasting this sector's performance.