The 2023 data shows Belgium leading European imports of unrefined copper in kilograms with a 44.41% share, despite an 8.9% decline from the previous year. Germany and Austria follow, with Germany slightly decreasing by 0.12% and Austria seeing an 8.85% increase. The Netherlands experienced a substantial rise of 58.19%, indicating robust growth. Smaller states like Slovenia and Luxembourg showed remarkable increases of 86.2% and 60.2%, respectively. Conversely, countries such as Estonia and Croatia recorded significant declines, with Estonia dropping by 38.22%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued growth in countries that experienced large recent increases like the Netherlands and Slovenia, which could signal enhanced capacity or new processing facilities. Alternatively, the downward trends in major importers like Belgium may indicate a shift in sourcing strategies or domestic production increases. Monitoring economic policies, trade agreements, and infrastructure investments will provide insights into the changing dynamics of the unrefined copper market in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Unrefined Copper Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 44.41 | 2023 | -1.64% | -8.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 27.27 | 2023 | +8.48% | -0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 17.64 | 2023 | +3.24% | +8.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.74 | 2023 | -3% | +58.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1.85 | 2023 | -10.5% | +7.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1.76 | 2023 | +6.34% | +9.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 1.65 | 2023 | +6.35% | -3.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.59 | 2023 | +3.67% | -4.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.088 | 2023 | +7.07% | -0.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.073 | 2021 | +755.95% | -8.47% | View data |
