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Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction in Europe Industry Data and Analysis
The Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe has a market size of €21.3bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 1.3 %. This industry includes companies involved in the mining of natural phosphates, potassium salts, sulphur, barium sulphate and carbonate, borates, magnesium sulphates, earth colours, fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals. it also includes companies involved in peat digging, agglomeration and preparing peat to enhance quality or to safely transport it. Some companies are also involved in the extraction of salt from undergound by dissolving and pumping.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe operates under the industry code EU-B089. This industry includes companies involved in the mining of natural phosphates, potassium salts, sulphur, barium sulphate and carbonate, borates, magnesium sulphates, earth colours, fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals. it also includes companies involved in peat digging, agglomeration and preparing peat to enhance quality or to safely transport it. Some companies are also involved in the extraction of salt from undergound by dissolving and pumping. Related terms covered in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe include potash, fluorspar and baryte.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe include .
What companies are included in this industry?
The Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Country Benchmarks
What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?
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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe in 2026?
The market size of the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe is €21.3bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 3,139 businesses in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe include?
Sulphate of potash and Baryte are part of the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Chemical & Fertiliser Minerals Mining, Salt & Peat Extraction industry in Europe.
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