European Metals Trends in 2024
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European Metal Imports are projected to reach approximately 623 million metric tons by 2028, up from about 621 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 0.4%. Despite this growth, European demand has seen a slight decline of 0.3% per year since 2019. In the current year, Germany leads the continent in metal imports, bringing in around 125 million metric tons. Following Germany, France, Italy, and Spain occupy the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Notably, Serbia has seen a significant increase in its metal imports, rising by 5% year on year. In contrast, Malta has experienced a sharp decline, with imports dropping by 7.2% annually since 2019.
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