The European import of silicon-electrical steel flat rolled products of width exceeding 600 mm in 2023 highlights Italy as the largest importer with 453.17 million kilograms, although experiencing a slight year-on-year decrease of 3.2%. France and Austria show notable growth at 3.75% and 5.83%, respectively. Conversely, Germany witnesses a decline of 1.71%. Smaller importers like Portugal and Ireland report the most significant growth, at 51.87% and 28.06%, respectively, despite their lower overall volume share.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in import volumes driven by the strengthening industrial demand for electrical steel in energy-efficient applications across Europe. Particular attention should be given to Italy and France, where shifts in industrial policies and investments in renewable energy sources could influence import demands positively. Equally, economic recalibrations post any geopolitical shifts may further impact these figures.
Top countries in Import of Silicon-Electrical Steel Flat Rolled Products of Width Exceeding 600 mm by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 453,170,000 | 2023 | -1.38% | -3.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 149,540,000 | 2023 | +19.04% | +3.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 118,700,000 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Romania | 106,600,000 | 2023 | +2.85% | -2.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 54,254,000 | 2023 | -1.96% | -1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 41,328,000 | 2023 | +4.82% | +5.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 33,114,000 | 2023 | +7.7% | -0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 30,471,000 | 2023 | +0.4% | -0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 25,570,000 | 2023 | +3.3% | -1.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 25,101,000 | 2023 | +7.14% | -2.67% | View data |
