In 2023, Germany leads European imports of iron ores and concentrates with 41.385 billion kilograms. Notable trends include a 6.7% increase in Germany, significant declines in the Netherlands and France by 66% and 40% respectively, and a 4.93% drop in the United Kingdom. Spain and Slovakia saw increases of 0.76% and 0.99%, while Italy decreased drastically by 7.43%. Smaller nations like Lithuania and Ireland demonstrated remarkable rises at 7.44% and 7.09% respectively. Sweden and Denmark also showed positive momentum.
Key future trends to watch include diversification of supply chains due to geopolitical tensions and a move towards more sustainable sources which could impact regional import volumes. The potential impact of economic policies promoting local mining in Europe might alter import needs. Emerging technologies in extraction and processing could also reshape demand and import strategies in the coming years.
Top countries in Import of Iron Ores and Concentrates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41,385,000,000 | 2023 | -0.051% | +0.067% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 27,324,000,000 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15,686,000,000 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7,674,800,000 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6,911,800,000 | 2023 | -5.25% | -4.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 6,836,400,000 | 2023 | -1.36% | -1.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6,810,200,000 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 6,615,400,000 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 5,619,200,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Italy | 5,246,800,000 | 2023 | -7.93% | -7.43% | View data |
