The export volumes of lead, zinc, and tin ores and concentrates in Europe showed notable variations in 2023. Belgium led with the highest export volume despite a minor decline of 1.12%. Sweden and Spain displayed growth with increases of 1.68% and 3.19% respectively, while Portugal also saw an uptick of 3.1%. Finland and Bulgaria experienced significant growth, with increases of 4.24% and 4.81% respectively. Ireland and Poland encountered declines, with Ireland experiencing a substantial drop of 11.22% and Poland a decrease of 9.18%. Smaller markets like Luxembourg and Italy showed notable percentage declines despite their overall smaller volumes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Sweden, Spain, and Portugal as they consolidate their market presence.
- The potential recovery of markets like Ireland and Poland, which saw declines in 2023.
- Smaller markets in Eastern Europe such as Bulgaria showing promise with robust growth rates.
- Possible market shifts due to global economic conditions and environmental regulations impacting mining operations.
Top countries in Export of Lead, Zinc and Tin Ores and Concentrates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 668,710,000 | 2023 | -1.53% | -1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 560,020,000 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 516,140,000 | 2023 | +4.52% | +3.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 455,280,000 | 2023 | +5.48% | +3.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 246,070,000 | 2023 | +3.9% | +1.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 152,690,000 | 2023 | -13.6% | -11.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 111,920,000 | 2023 | +5.36% | +4.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 111,090,000 | 2023 | +2.99% | +1.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 45,087,000 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 35,144,000 | 2023 | -5.28% | -4.93% | View data |
