In 2023, Czechia led European imports of unwrought lead with significant volume, closely followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. Notable year-on-year variations included a substantial increase of 49.12% in Slovakia and 26.88% in Greece. Conversely, Latvia saw a decline of 15.74%. The Netherlands exhibited a significant increase of 14.39%, contrasting with Belgium's decline of 3.53%. Over the past five years, variations reflect modest overall growth across Europe with some fluctuations in specific countries.
Moving into 2024, potential factors influencing future trends in unwrought lead imports include shifts in automotive battery production, regulatory changes regarding lead usage, and broader economic conditions impacting manufacturing demand. Monitoring these indicators could provide insights into regional consumption patterns and adjustments in country-specific import strategies.
Top countries in Import of Unwrought Lead by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czechia | 438,400,000 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Germany | 209,760,000 | 2023 | +4.34% | +0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 165,880,000 | 2023 | -0.31% | +1.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 117,250,000 | 2023 | +1.11% | +2.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 103,210,000 | 2023 | +3.61% | -1.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 98,918,000 | 2023 | +2.88% | +0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 75,014,000 | 2023 | +19.61% | +26.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 61,272,000 | 2023 | +7.62% | +2.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 50,269,000 | 2023 | +3.94% | +8.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 42,629,000 | 2023 | +3.65% | -1.89% | View data |
