In 2023, Germany leads in European non-metallic minerals domestic material consumption with a share of 14.23 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 0.58% from the previous year. Romania and Italy show notable growth rates of 7.37% and 4.81%, respectively. Serbia records the highest increase with a 15.73% surge. In contrast, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands experience declines of 1.2% and 7.28%, respectively. The compound annual growth rate for these countries over the past five years indicates moderate growth, with Romania and Serbia showing significant upward trends.
Future trends to watch include the potential for further increases in consumption in Eastern European countries such as Romania and Serbia, indicating a shift in industrial development. Western European countries like Germany and the United Kingdom may face challenges in maintaining their consumption levels due to economic and environmental pressures. Monitoring emerging sustainability initiatives and technological advancements in materials utilization could further influence regional consumption patterns.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Domestic Material Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14.23 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 11.4 | 2023 | +1.28% | +7.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.69 | 2023 | -0.53% | +1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.44 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.73 | 2023 | +2.02% | +4.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.42 | 2023 | -0.61% | -1.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.13 | 2023 | +0.69% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4.14 | 2023 | +1.6% | -0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.67 | 2023 | +1.12% | +5.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.64 | 2023 | -0.19% | +0.062% | View data |
