Spain dominates the European market for worked and agglomerated slate production, contributing an overwhelming 94.45% to the total production. Italy, at 5.88%, follows as a distant second, yet it showed a significant year-on-year increase of 89.3% in 2023. Norway, Bulgaria, and Finland represent smaller fractions, with less than 5% each, and slight variations in growth. The remaining countries, including Portugal, Ireland, Croatia, and others, contribute minimal shares, often under 1%, with disparate growth rates.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Spain's continued dominance and the stabilization of its market share.
- Possible growth in Italy as indicated by its substantial year-on-year increase.
- Emerging fluctuations in smaller markets like Denmark that experienced a notable 46.69% increase in 2023.
- Potential market dynamics due to environmental regulations and technological advancements in production methods.
Top countries in Sold Production of Worked Slate and Articles of Slate or of Agglomerated Slate Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 94.45 | 2023 | +0.62% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 5.88 | 2023 | +4.77% | +89.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 4.86 | 2021 | +119.98% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 1.94 | 2023 | +1.67% | -1.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 1.22 | 2021 | +10.97% | +11.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.41 | 2023 | +4.89% | +1.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 0.14 | 2023 | +5.91% | -2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.019 | 2023 | +5.76% | +2.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.009 | 2023 | +0.0042% | -35.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 0.006 | 2023 | -15.11% | +46.69% | View data |
