In 2023, Germany led the European import of uncoated cold-rolled steel sheets and strips, holding the largest share, followed by Belgium and Poland. Germany experienced a marginal decrease in imports, while Belgium and France faced more significant drops. Notably, the Netherlands and Slovakia saw increases in their import percentages, indicating shifts in supply chain dynamics. Eastern European countries like Hungary and Lithuania also witnessed growth, suggesting an emerging market influence. Conversely, the UK and Finland saw the sharpest declines. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) paints a stable to declining import landscape across most major European countries.
Future trends to watch include increased market demands from Eastern Europe, driven by industrial expansion and infrastructure projects. Attention should be given to any geopolitical developments and changes in EU trade policies impacting overall import volumes. The focus is also shifting towards sustainable and efficient production processes, potentially influencing import patterns of specific steel types.
Top countries in Import of Uncoated Cold-Rolled Sheet, Plate and Strip (Including Electrical Sheet and Strip Not Finally Annealed) of a Width More than 600 mm of Steel Other than Stainless Steel Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.08 | 2023 | +5.24% | -0.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 12.7 | 2023 | +2.9% | -2.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.39 | 2023 | +2.17% | -0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.21 | 2023 | -1.05% | -1.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.59 | 2023 | -3.66% | -4.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 8.23 | 2023 | +3.57% | +2.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 6.62 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Spain | 6.36 | 2023 | -4.14% | -4.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 4.09 | 2023 | +1.7% | -4.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.72 | 2023 | -3.77% | -6.23% | View data |
