In 2023, Germany led the European Clays and Kaolin market with 16.06 thousand metric tons, despite a slight downturn of 1.7%. Spain followed with 13.76 thousand metric tons, seeing a modest increase of 1.13%. Italy experienced a noteworthy rise of 8.04%, reaching 10.92 thousand metric tons. The United Kingdom (7.71) and Poland (6.45) saw small declines of -0.96% and -2.12% respectively. The Netherlands (3.27) and France (3.14) suffered significant drops of -7.1% and -15.53% respectively. Countries like Portugal (5.04), Denmark (2.2), and Bulgaria (2.04) exhibited growths of 2.62%, 4.89%, and 4.2% respectively, while Luxembourg (0.051) saw a sharp decline of -23.6%. Iceland, though small in volume (0.021), showed the highest growth rate of 8.45%. Future trends indicate a shift towards increased sustainability practices which may influence market shares in favor of countries with eco-friendly mining techniques. Prospects for Italy and Portugal appear promising given their current growth trajectories.
Top countries in Clays and Kaolin Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.06 | 2023 | -2.95% | -1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13.76 | 2023 | +2.43% | +1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.92 | 2023 | +1.44% | +8.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.71 | 2023 | -1.96% | -0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.45 | 2023 | +1.48% | -2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.86 | 2023 | -0.28% | -1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 5.04 | 2023 | +4.72% | +2.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.99 | 2023 | +2.07% | +2.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.27 | 2023 | -2.49% | -7.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 3.14 | 2023 | -14.73% | -15.53% | View data |
