The European mining and quarrying sector shows significant national disparities in enterprise numbers. Poland leads with 2.75k enterprises, seeing a moderate growth of 0.82%. Spain shows a decline of 4.18%, while Germany and Norway see slight increases, with 0.88% and 2.84% respectively. Countries like France and Cyprus experience notable downturns, decreasing by 10.39% and 5.59%, respectively. Notably, Slovakia displays a robust growth of 8.66%, contrasting with other struggling European markets in this sector.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in automation and environmental regulations, influencing operational costs and enterprise structures. Additionally, resource demand fluctuations and geopolitical developments may impact enterprise distribution across Europe.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 2,750 | 2023 | +2.96% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,640 | 2023 | -3.69% | -4.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,610 | 2023 | -0.74% | +0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,500 | 2023 | -5.11% | -4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,240 | 2023 | 0% | -0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 1,130 | 2023 | +0.61% | +2.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1,030 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1,010 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 872 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 695 | 2023 | +2.49% | +2.96% | View data |
