In 2023, Belgium was the leading importer of ferro-chromium in Europe, followed by Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Notably, Finland and Hungary showed positive growth of 8.47% and 3.4%, respectively. Luxembourg and Estonia had significant surges of over 60%, suggesting emerging increases in their import patterns. Conversely, Germany and Slovakia experienced steep declines of 15.01% and 27.79%, consistent with their recent trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential stabilization or increase in imports for countries showing recent positive trends, such as Finland and Hungary.
- Adjustments in Germany and Slovakia, possibly indicating shifts in domestic production or consumption patterns.
- Marked growth in Luxembourg and Estonia may point towards developing industrial or technological needs driving higher ferro-chromium demand.
Top countries in Import of Ferro-Chromium by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 313,490,000 | 2023 | +7.61% | -2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 187,690,000 | 2023 | +5.68% | -0.0069% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 116,040,000 | 2023 | -0.48% | -7.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 89,052,000 | 2023 | +4.18% | +0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 54,256,000 | 2023 | -6.25% | -8.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 49,075,000 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 43,414,000 | 2023 | -25.3% | -15.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 40,075,000 | 2023 | -3.59% | -5.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 38,023,000 | 2023 | +6.8% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 24,078,000 | 2023 | +2.65% | -0.083% | View data |
