Key Market Indicators
Germany's non-ferrous metal imports are projected to decline to approximately 15 million metric tons by 2028, down from around 15.3 million metric tons in 2023. This represents a year-on-year contraction of 0.3%. Since 2005, the nation's demand for non-ferrous metals has decreased by an average of 0.8% annually. In this sector, Spain, France, and Norway follow Germany, ranking second, third, and fourth respectively. Conversely, Germany's non-ferrous metal exports are expected to rise to about 7.8 million metric tons by 2028, up from around 7.4 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 0.8%. Since 2005, the country's non-ferrous metal supply has increased by 0.5% each year on average. In this export ranking, Spain, France, and the Netherlands occupy the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
