European Import of Flat-Rolled Products of Alloy Steel Other than Stainless of a Width Less than 600 mm Not Further Worked than Hot-Rolled Share by Country (Kilograms)

In 2023, Germany led European imports of flat-rolled steel products with a 27.99% share, followed by Poland at 19.76% and Czechia at 16.15%. Germany experienced a 5.6% year-on-year decline, while Poland saw a 2.81% increase. Spain and Romania showed significant growth at 9.17% and 12.13%, respectively. Smaller markets like Malta and Greece exhibited drastic growth rates of 331.12% and 59.84%. In contrast, countries like Belgium and Estonia faced notable declines.

Future trends to watch include potential fluctuations in Poland and Czechia's market shares, driven by increasing industrial demands. Emerging markets such as Ireland and Croatia might continue their positive trend, signifying growth potential in less dominant nations. Monitoring trading relationships and geopolitical factors impacting the steel industry will be crucial for anticipating further changes in import shares by country.