In 2023, the leading importers of iron and steel waste within the EU28 are Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands. Belgium tops the list with 1.784 billion euros despite a slight decrease of 2.32% year-over-year. Italy and the Netherlands follow with values of 1.6207 and 1.0908 billion euros, respectively, showing minimal changes. The most significant year-on-year changes are seen in countries like Bulgaria with an increase of 7.81% and Malta with 10.76%, contrasting with France's decline of 8.56% and Slovakia's sharp 18.14% decrease.
Future trends to watch include the impact of evolving EU recycling policies and sustainability efforts on import volumes. Additionally, shifting global market dynamics and potential economic instabilities could influence iron and steel waste trading patterns in the region.
- CAGR insights over the last five years suggest a mix of consistent imports for larger markets and fluctuations in smaller countries.
- Countries like Lithuania and Ireland showed positive trends with 6.57% and 7.02% increases, potentially boosting their future roles in the market.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Waste Intra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 1,784,000 | 2023 | +0.18% | -2.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,620,700 | 2023 | +1.63% | -0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,090,800 | 2023 | +1.72% | +0.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,069,200 | 2023 | -1.58% | -3.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,000,800 | 2023 | -2.16% | -3.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 543,390 | 2023 | -0.34% | -2.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 363,780 | 2023 | +2.04% | -2.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 339,930 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 320,680 | 2023 | -5.83% | -8.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 226,410 | 2023 | +3.23% | +0.094% | View data |
