In 2023, Germany led the European import market for exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, and foamed slag with a slight growth of 0.84%. Sweden saw a significant increase of 33.01%, marking the highest among European countries, with notable gains also in the Netherlands and Austria at 12.24% and 12.43%, respectively. Meanwhile, peripheral countries like Latvia and Malta experienced marked declines of 8.62% and 19.35%. Over a longer period, most countries noted modest growth, signaling a stable demand.
Future trends to watch include technological advances in construction and sustainability practices driving demand, especially in infrastructure investments across the EU, potentially enhancing growth in imports of these materials.
Top countries in Import of Exfoliated Vermiculite, Expanded Clays, Foamed Slag Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.53 | 2023 | +1.76% | +0.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 18.36 | 2023 | +11.01% | +33.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 9.63 | 2023 | +4.3% | +12.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 9.31 | 2023 | +8.8% | -1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.69 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.12 | 2023 | +2.97% | +4.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3.78 | 2023 | +1.66% | -2.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.18 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 2.54 | 2023 | -3.42% | -2.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.46 | 2023 | -5.87% | -8.62% | View data |
