In 2023, Germany leads in sand and gravel extraction in Europe with 499.44 million metric tons, despite a slight decrease. France and Romania follow, with France seeing moderate growth, and Romania experiencing the highest growth at 8.16%. Italy and the UK report declines, while Serbia and Macedonia show significant increases. Eastern European countries, like Bulgaria and Hungary, also reflect robust growth trends, whereas Western European countries exhibit more varied changes, with slight declines in Belgium and Switzerland. The Nordic countries have mixed performance, with Sweden increasing significantly while Iceland declines sharply.
Future trends to watch include a potential increase in Eastern European production as infrastructure needs grow, alongside the stabilization of extraction rates in Western Europe due to environmental regulations. The focus will likely shift towards sustainable practices and innovations to reduce environmental impact.
Top countries in Sand and Gravel Domestic Extraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 499,440 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 362,100 | 2023 | -0.76% | +1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 217,480 | 2023 | +1.15% | +8.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 204,680 | 2023 | +3.64% | +0.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 147,470 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 131,100 | 2023 | -3.72% | -1.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 127,490 | 2023 | +1.06% | +5.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 120,010 | 2023 | -0.92% | -1.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 82,500 | 2023 | +3.11% | +0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 68,340 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.72% | View data |
