In 2023, Germany led the European import market for unwrought zinc alloys, with a marked increase of 1.07% compared to previous years. Italy and France experienced declines, reflecting a common trend among European countries including Belgium, Netherlands, and Austria. However, promising growth signals were noted in Poland, Sweden, and notably Finland, which increased by 13%. Countries like Estonia saw a dramatic rise of over 48%, albeit from a small base. The United Kingdom, among a few others, showed a downturn in imports. Over the past five years, a mixed trend can be detected, with only a few maintaining or increasing import levels consistently.
Future trends to observe in the European import of unwrought zinc alloys include potential increases in demand driven by industrial applications, a focus on sustainability that might affect sourcing, and potential disruptions due to geopolitical tensions. Growth in emerging markets within Europe may shift the dynamics of zinc alloy import demands, with countries previously on smaller scales likely to increase their share steadily.
Top countries in Import of Unwrought Zinc Alloys by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 101,700,000 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 90,471,000 | 2023 | +4.38% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 46,023,000 | 2023 | +2.57% | -2.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 37,349,000 | 2023 | +6.45% | -2.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 29,875,000 | 2023 | +0.5% | -1.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 24,600,000 | 2023 | -3.87% | -6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 17,198,000 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 13,733,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 13,103,000 | 2023 | +3.66% | +5.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 10,970,000 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.18% | View data |
