In 2023, the European import of aluminium ores and concentrates saw significant activity. Ireland led the import volumes, followed by Spain and Germany. Notably, Greece, Latvia, and Bulgaria registered substantial year-on-year increases, with Greece experiencing an 11.13% rise. Conversely, Italy steeply declined by 25.99%. Over the past five years, Finland and Latvia have shown remarkable compound annual growth rates (CAGR), whereas traditional markets like France, Italy, and Denmark have weakened. The trend emphasizes a shift in import dynamics, with emerging markets showing potential.
Looking ahead, watch for increased demand from Eastern Europe and fluctuations in Western Europe due to geopolitical tensions, environmental policies, and advances in aluminium recycling and technology.
Top countries in Import of Aluminium Ores and Concentrates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 5,040,200,000 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,296,100,000 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,719,200,000 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,759,500,000 | 2023 | +2.19% | -0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,237,800,000 | 2023 | -1.21% | -3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1,212,100,000 | 2023 | +2.68% | +11.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 149,350,000 | 2023 | +9.37% | +0.048% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 97,786,000 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 41,791,000 | 2023 | -1.85% | -7.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 40,599,000 | 2023 | +6.43% | -1.16% | View data |
