Gravel exports worldwide totaled $2.67 billion in 2023, marking a decline of -22.6% over the five-year period from 2019, when global gravel exports were valued at $3.45 billion. On a year-over-year basis, the total value of gravel exports dropped by -14.1% from $3.11 billion in 2022.

Gravel, a loose aggregation of rock fragments, is essential for road surfacing, especially in rural areas with low traffic. It is categorized based on the size of its granules and plays a crucial role in the construction industry. In addition to its use for road building, gravel is combined with sand for producing asphalt and is also a key material in the manufacture of concrete blocks, bricks, and pipes. Other applications include making roofing shingles, supporting water filtration systems, and providing traction on icy roads. Additionally, gravel mixed with industrial sand is used in glass production.

The top five gravel exporters by value are Norway, Mainland China, Germany, France, and Belgium. Together, these countries accounted for about 40.5% of the global gravel export market in 2023, highlighting the dominance of these key players in the industry.

From a regional perspective, European countries were the largest exporters of gravel in 2023, shipping gravel worth $1.68 billion, or 63% of the global total. Asia ranked second with 23.9%, while North America contributed 8.5% to worldwide gravel exports. Smaller contributions came from Latin America (4%), excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean, as well as from Africa (0.4%) and Oceania (0.2%), primarily driven by New Zealand.

Gravel Exports by Country

Here's a breakdown of the top 15 gravel-exporting countries in 2023:

1. Norway: $267.4 million (10% of total gravel exports)

2. Mainland China: $266.4 million (10%)

3. Germany: $244.6 million (9.1%)

4. France: $152.9 million (5.7%)

5. Belgium: $151.8 million (5.7%)

6. Austria: $128.1 million (4.8%)

7. Canada: $125.5 million (4.7%)

8. Netherlands: $112.9 million (4.2%)

9. Croatia: $81.5 million (3%)

10. United Kingdom: $75.5 million (2.8%)

11. India: $75.5 million (2.8%)

12. Italy: $74.1 million (2.8%)

13. Spain: $66.8 million (2.5%)

14. Vietnam: $62.6 million (2.3%)

15. Slovenia: $57.6 million (2.2%)

These 15 countries accounted for 72.7% of global gravel exports in 2023.

Fastest-Growing Gravel Exporting Countries

Among the leading exporters, the countries that saw the largest increase in gravel exports from 2022 were:

· Spain (+46.6%)

· Netherlands (+20.8%)

· Canada (+20.2%)

· Belgium (+15.5%)

On the other hand, some major exporters experienced a decrease in their gravel export sales, with the largest drops observed in:

· Vietnam (-45.7%)

· India (-13.3%)

· United Kingdom (-8.6%)

· Mainland China (-7.8%)

· Norway (-4.8%)

Key Gravel Exporting Companies

Several companies are leading the gravel trade globally. According to the Tendata platform, here are some of the prominent gravel exporters, with their home countries and export values:

1. Hudbay Peru S.A.C. (Peru) – 8.88%, $6.16 million

2. Công Ty TNHH Quốc Tế Esen Việt Nam (Vietnam) – 8.35%, $5.79 million

3. Comercializadora Master LV S.A.C. (Peru) – 8.31%, $5.76 million

4. Heray Filtret Teknolojileri Mühendislik İthalat İhracat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi (Turkey) – 5.52%, $3.83 million

5. Công Ty Trách Nhiệm Hữu Hạn Olympus Việt Nam (Vietnam) – 4.9%, $3.39 million

6. ТОВ Гранпостач Україна (Ukraine) – 4.41%, $3.05 million

7. Công Ty TNHH Millennium Furniture (Vietnam) – 3.91%, $2.71 million

8. ООО Обуховский Щебзавод (Ukraine) – 3.23%, $2.24 million

9. ТОВ ККНК Технобуд (Ukraine) – 3.19%, $2.21 million

10. Compania Minera Ares S.A.C. (Peru) – 2.97%, $2.06 million

These companies represent a significant portion of the global gravel trade, contributing millions in export value.

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