In 2023, France, Italy, and Germany were the leading importers of hot-finished, seamless steel tubes and pipes of circular cross-section in Europe, contributing approximately 19.7%, 19.41%, and 17.31% of total imports, respectively. Among other notable countries, Poland and the Netherlands followed with shares of 8.84% and 5%. Croatia and Hungary showed slight decreases, while Romania and Lithuania were unique in their positive growth trends, with increases of 1.75% and 3.95%, respectively. On the contrary, Spain and Belgium encountered significant year-on-year declines of 12.97% and 16.38%. Luxembourg showed a remarkable gain of 13.75%, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in manufacturing demand due to policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Technological advancements in cheaper manufacturing techniques and materials diversification could also impact the landscape. Economic conditions and construction activity levels in each country will further dictate import volumes and market dynamics. Watching these variables will provide insights into future movements in this industrial sector. Europe’s commitments to infrastructure investments and sustainability goals could influence ongoing demand variations across different nations.
Top countries in Import of Tubes and Pipes of Circular Cross-Section, Hot-Finished, Seamless of Steel Other than Stainless Steel Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 19.7 | 2023 | +12.23% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.41 | 2023 | +2.11% | -3.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 17.31 | 2023 | -2.2% | -3.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.84 | 2023 | +0.76% | -1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5 | 2023 | +4.22% | -2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4.56 | 2023 | +0.061% | -5.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.07 | 2023 | -1.7% | -12.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 3.03 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.39 | 2023 | +2.94% | +1.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.02 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.79% | View data |
