In 2023, Germany led European explosive imports followed closely by Finland and the Netherlands. Year-on-year changes indicate notable trends: Germany's imports declined by 9.67%, while Sweden saw a surge of 12.35%. Other key shifts include a 3.0% increase in Finland and a 34.05% spike in Malta. The UK faced the most substantial drop at -34.89%, and Belgium also saw a significant decrease of -8.88%. Despite overall fluctuations, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Latvia showed positive gains. Over five years, the compound annual growth rates offer insights into sustained growth in specific countries despite annual variances.
Future trends to watch involve regulatory changes impacting trade routes and technological advancements in explosive materials that may alter demand. Economic factors and geopolitical shifts may also play pivotal roles in shaping European import volumes of explosives.
Top countries in Import of Explosives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39,091,000 | 2023 | -4.29% | -9.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 30,692,000 | 2023 | +9.56% | +3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 29,708,000 | 2023 | +8.29% | -3.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 17,096,000 | 2023 | +7.33% | +12.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 14,879,000 | 2023 | +2.23% | -2.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 12,221,000 | 2023 | +4.63% | -2.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 11,934,000 | 2023 | +6.01% | +0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 10,866,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 9,849,300 | 2023 | +3.67% | +1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 5,098,400 | 2023 | +0.45% | -5.01% | View data |
