The European export market for crude or roughly trimmed granite in 2023 revealed significant disparities across countries. Spain dominated the scene with a hefty 41.82% share. Portugal was the second-largest exporter with 18.83%, maintaining its previous level without variation. Italy, despite being third with 16.28%, showed a slight decline of 1.3%. Sweden and Finland saw notable downtrends, decreasing by 14.94% and 4.34% respectively. Poland managed a marginal growth. Germany, albeit less significant at 0.84%, experienced the most substantial increase, growing by 20.15%, followed by the Netherlands and Slovenia, both witnessing double-digit growth.
Trends to watch in 2024 include:
- Expansion in Germany and the Netherlands, indicating strong demand or operational improvements.
- Potential recovery for countries with negative growth, such as Sweden and Ireland.
- Spain's continued dominance amidst fluctuating yields in other leading countries.
- Scrutiny on countries with drastic fluctuations, like France and Greece, for market stability or strategic pivots.
Top countries in Export of Crude or Roughly Trimmed Granite Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 41.82 | 2023 | -4.14% | +2.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 18.83 | 2023 | -27.72% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.28 | 2023 | +150.01% | -1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 11.74 | 2023 | +0.44% | -14.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 8.03 | 2023 | +4.91% | -4.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.33 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2.07 | 2023 | +12.06% | -0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 1.89 | 2023 | +99.95% | -6.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 0.84 | 2023 | -9.73% | +20.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.79 | 2023 | -43.3% | View data |
