In 2023, Spain led European cement clinker exports, followed by Greece and Belgium. Spain saw a significant 13.84% decrease, whereas Greece and Belgium experienced positive growth of 7.7% and 7.05%, respectively. Noteworthy increases were seen in Ireland (21.84%) and Estonia (19.05%). Greece is among the few showing robust upward trends, contrasting the declines observed in Portugal (-13.21%) and Germany (-5.7%). Most notably, the Netherlands showed an impressive growth rate of 59.53%. Lithuania and Finland, despite their small volume, have significant year-on-year growth rates indicating an expanding market presence.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential market expansion in Ireland and the Baltic countries due to recent high growth rates.
- The impact of increased sustainability initiatives influencing production efficiency and exports across Europe.
- Geopolitical and economic factors that may affect trade relations and policies in and beyond the EU.
Top countries in Export of Cement Clinker by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,952,700,000 | 2023 | -13.72% | -13.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 1,387,300,000 | 2023 | +5.24% | +7.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 1,010,100,000 | 2023 | +0.35% | +7.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 657,450,000 | 2023 | +2.42% | -13.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 391,130,000 | 2023 | +17.13% | -5.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 360,450,000 | 2023 | +3.53% | +3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 248,940,000 | 2023 | +0.85% | +2.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 198,090,000 | 2023 | -4.27% | -10.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 177,070,000 | 2023 | +27.01% | +21.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 163,390,000 | 2023 | +33.21% | +19.05% | View data |
