In 2023, France was the leading European importer of worked slate and related articles, showing a 5.96% increase from the previous year, while the UK followed with marginal growth of 0.35%. Spain and Ireland also saw significant increases, at 7.36% and 6.36%, respectively. In contrast, Germany, Belgium, and Italy exhibited declines of 3.45%, 0.87%, and 0.97%. Slovakia experienced the most notable growth at 9.41%, reflecting a positive trend in emerging markets. Countries like Finland, Greece, and Bulgaria recorded substantial increases as well, highlighting diversified growth opportunities.
Looking ahead, growth is expected to continue in emerging and strong economies, amid increasing demand for sustainable building materials. Trends to watch include innovation in environmentally friendly slate processing and potential shifts in trade policies that could influence import volumes. Market players should also anticipate fluctuations due to economic changes across the EU.
Top countries in Import of Worked Slate and Articles of Slate or of Agglomerated Slate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 317,470,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | +5.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 161,010,000 | 2023 | -0.33% | +0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 56,538,000 | 2023 | -5.3% | -3.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 27,311,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | -0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 26,754,000 | 2023 | +5.57% | +7.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 25,802,000 | 2023 | +1.6% | +6.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 12,166,000 | 2023 | +8.58% | +1.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 12,160,000 | 2023 | +9.67% | -0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 8,670,900 | 2023 | -0.22% | +4.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 8,171,400 | 2023 | +2.67% | +5.2% | View data |
