In 2023, Poland leads the European mining and quarrying sectors with the highest share of enterprises. Countries like Germany and Norway show positive growth, while significant declines are witnessed in Spain, Italy, and notably, France. Eastern European nations like Slovakia and Latvia also see notable expansions. Conversely, Cyprus and Croatia experience considerable contractions over the past year.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growth potential in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and Slovakia.
- The impacts of regulatory changes and sustainability initiatives on enterprise distribution across Europe.
- Pressures from renewable energy markets potentially affecting traditional mining sectors.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 13.81 | 2023 | +2.96% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 8.25 | 2023 | -3.69% | -4.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.07 | 2023 | -0.74% | +0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.51 | 2023 | -5.11% | -4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.22 | 2023 | 0% | -0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 5.65 | 2023 | +0.61% | +2.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 5.15 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 5.05 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 4.38 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 3.49 | 2023 | +2.49% | +2.96% | View data |
