Key Market Indicators
Germany's metal imports are projected to rise to approximately 127 million metric tons by 2028, up from around 125 million metric tons in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 0.2%. Despite this modest rise, German metal import demand has seen a historical decline. Since 2005, the country has experienced an average annual decrease of 0.5% in metal imports. In the broader European context, Germany's neighboring countries are also key players in metal imports. France, Italy, and Spain are ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively, in this sector.