In 2023, Czechia led European kaolin production with a notable share, followed by Italy and Germany. Significant growth was seen in Poland with a 153.08% increase, while France experienced a slight decline of 0.083%. Sweden and Finland saw moderate increases, illustrating a mixed performance across Europe. Despite some declines, the cumulative trend over five years indicated a compound annual growth rate driven by stable or increasing production in major countries.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production power, with Poland's rapid growth possibly altering the current hierarchy. Advances in processing technologies and sustainability practices could also impact production shares across Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Kaolin Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 8 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czechia | 27.15 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Italy | 21.87 | 2023 | +28.6% | +18.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 19.74 | 2023 | +2.42% | +7.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.35 | 2023 | +1.02% | -0.083% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 9.81 | 2023 | +6.76% | +10.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.8 | 2023 | +0.81% | -2.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.09 | 2023 | +5.99% | +7.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.66 | 2023 | +2.71% | +153.08% | View data |