In 2023, Germany led European clays and kaolin domestic material consumption, though slightly decreasing by 0.56%. The United Kingdom showed a mild increase, while Italy surged by 25.23%. Poland, Czech Republic, and Spain saw declines, with France dropping drastically by 21.68%. Denmark and Cyprus recorded significant growth, 6.67% and 5.64% respectively. Among smaller markets, Slovenia and Iceland rose notably at 10.01% and 8.45%.
Future trends to monitor include potential redistributions in consumption due to sustainability efforts, technological advancements in manufacturing, and geopolitical shifts affecting the supply chain and trade agreements.
Top countries in Clays and Kaolin Domestic Material Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.55 | 2023 | -3.31% | -0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 10.51 | 2023 | -1.58% | +0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.43 | 2023 | +1.51% | -3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.87 | 2023 | +3.44% | +25.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 6.99 | 2023 | -0.87% | -2.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.59 | 2023 | -5.52% | -5.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 5.43 | 2023 | +4.14% | -0.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 5.25 | 2023 | -0.013% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.33 | 2023 | -3.03% | +2.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 3.24 | 2023 | +1.69% | +6.67% | View data |
