Key Market Indicators
The Netherlands' non-ferrous metal export is projected to hit 4.3 million metric tons by 2028, up from 4 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 1.1%. Since 2001, Dutch supply has seen a yearly increase of 0.5%. In the 2023 rankings, the Netherlands held the fourth position, with France leading at 4 million metric tons. Spain, France, and the Netherlands secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. On the import front, Dutch non-ferrous metal imports are expected to reach 4.8 million metric tons by 2028, rising from 4.6 million metric tons in 2023. This indicates an average annual growth rate of 0.6%. Since 2001, Dutch demand has grown by 0.4% each year. In 2023, the Netherlands was ranked seventh, with Italy surpassing it by importing 4.6 million metric tons. Spain, France, and Norway took the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in the import rankings.
