The European operations of gravel and sand pits, and mining of clays and kaolin in 2023 showed a varied landscape in terms of production value shares by country. Germany leads with the highest production value, showing slight growth. Conversely, countries like France and the United Kingdom experienced declines in their production values. Romania and Serbia demonstrated the most significant growth, with Serbia showing a remarkable 25.7% increase. Other countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal also witnessed moderate increases, indicating a positive trend amid other countries’ declines.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in production values driven by infrastructure development and environmental policies promoting sustainable mining practices. The divergence in growth rates suggests opportunities for investment and innovation in higher growth regions such as Eastern Europe and select Mediterranean countries.
Top countries in Operation of Gravel and Sand Pits; Mining of Clays and Kaolin Production Value Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.19 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.49 | 2023 | -9.57% | -5.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.96 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.09 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.77 | 2023 | +0.57% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.16 | 2023 | -13% | -7.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5.13 | 2023 | -0.013% | +0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 4.79 | 2023 | +0.35% | -1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.87 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.43 | 2023 | +6.33% | +12.97% | View data |
