In 2023, France led European imports of pre-coated aggregates at 214.02 million kilograms, growing by 21.52% from the previous year. Ireland and Germany followed with imports of 92.28 and 43.631 million kilograms, respectively. The Netherlands experienced an impressive 257.86% growth. Estonia and Spain also showed significant increases at 63.4% and 107.53%. Conversely, Italy's imports decreased by 52.05%. The industry saw a mixed trend, with some countries showcasing substantial growth while others reported declines or stagnation. The overall European market is expanding, driven by renewed construction activity in select countries.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Central and Eastern European countries as infrastructure development accelerates, coupled with fluctuating global supply chain dynamics that may affect aggregate availability. Environmental regulations could also drive changes in the composition of imported materials.
Top countries in Import of Pre-Coated Aggregates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 214,020,000 | 2023 | -1.29% | +21.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 92,280,000 | 2023 | -0.39% | +13.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 43,631,000 | 2023 | +1.32% | +5.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6,925,100 | 2023 | +39.3% | +257.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5,949,800 | 2021 | +997.6% | +124.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 3,284,000 | 2021 | +23.14% | -31.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2,988,300 | 2023 | +7.05% | +10.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 302,290 | 2023 | -1.87% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 256,250 | 2023 | +29.81% | +63.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 187,060 | 2023 | -2.43% | -3.26% | View data |
