In 2023, France led the European slate export market with 32.16% of total volume, followed by the United Kingdom at 28.42%, and Poland at 11.13%. Germany, Spain, and Portugal contributed moderate shares, while smaller countries like Bulgaria and Czechia had limited participation. Notably, Italy saw a substantial growth rate of 18.24%, whereas the Netherlands and Sweden experienced declines of 31.59% and 9.94%, respectively. Other nations such as Croatia and Estonia showed promising increases, with growth rates of 45.36% and 39.94%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in market share influenced by geopolitical developments, sustainability practices, and technological innovations in extraction and processing. Economic shifts in key countries could further impact slate demand and trade dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Export of Slate Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 32.16 | 2023 | -0.68% | +0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 28.42 | 2023 | +3.37% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.13 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.88 | 2023 | +0.76% | +6.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.87 | 2023 | +2.51% | +5.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 4.68 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.63 | 2023 | +3.72% | +5.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1.2 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 0.99 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.89 | 2023 | +0.95% | -31.59% | View data |
