In 2023, Germany led European exports of cement types with a 20.2% share, followed by Spain (11.46%) and Greece (11.36%). Belgium and Slovakia also showed significant contributions. Key observations indicate that Slovenia and Belgium experienced notable year-on-year growth of 7.41% and 6.24% in 2023, respectively. Conversely, Estonia and Sweden faced declines of 7.48% and 5.24%. Overall, the CAGR over the past five years suggests a varied growth pattern across countries in cement exports.
Future trends to watch include potential expansions in Eastern European countries due to ongoing infrastructure development, and Germany might focus on maintaining its leading position by enhancing production capacity. Additionally, sustainability trends may drive growth in eco-friendly cement types.
Top countries in Export of Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement and Similar Hydraulic Cements Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.2 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.46 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 11.36 | 2023 | +2.47% | -0.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.16 | 2023 | +2.02% | +6.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 6.57 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.84 | 2023 | +2.98% | +0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 5.36 | 2023 | +3.32% | -2.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 5.09 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.56 | 2023 | +5.72% | +0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.75 | 2023 | +3.37% | +4.17% | View data |