In 2023, Bulgaria led European exports of unrefined copper, contributing a significant volume of 106.89 million kilograms, despite a decrease of 4.57% year-on-year. Slovakia and Spain followed, with respective increases of 8.19% and 4.81%. Notably, smaller markets like Portugal and Sweden saw notable upsurges, with growth rates of 211.04% and 266.39% respectively. While France's exports jumped by 37.88%, Finland's declined by 27.8%, reflecting varied dynamics across countries.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include potential shifts towards sustainability, technological advancements in refining, and geopolitical impacts that may influence trade policies, affecting both volume and value of exports across Europe.
Top countries in Export of Unrefined Copper by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 106,890,000 | 2023 | -0.52% | -4.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 62,849,000 | 2023 | +3.62% | +8.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 61,776,000 | 2023 | +8.71% | +4.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 36,522,000 | 2023 | +3.22% | +8.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 16,908,000 | 2023 | +10.29% | +13.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 15,711,000 | 2023 | +5.05% | +16.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 15,029,000 | 2023 | -2.32% | +9.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 3,569,300 | 2023 | +9.73% | +37.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,787,300 | 2023 | -51.97% | -27.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 731,330 | 2023 | +4.14% | +15.74% | View data |
