In 2023, Germany's import of sand and gravel stood at 8.7 billion kilograms. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline in import volume. Starting at 8.2724 billion kilograms in 2024, it gradually decreases to 6.5216 billion kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year variation between 2023 and 2024 is approximately -4.9%, further decreasing by 5.4% in 2025, 5.6% in 2026, 5.9% in 2027, and 6.2% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately -5.68%, indicating a steady downward trend in imports.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of environmental regulations on the demand for imported construction materials, alternative material developments, and shifts in domestic production capacity, which could influence dependency on imports.
