European Import of Unroasted Iron Pyrites and Crude or Unrefined Sulphur Share by Country (Kilograms)

In 2023, the leading European importer of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur was Lithuania, closely followed by France and Germany. Lithuania's imports declined slightly by 1.46%, while France saw a 3.5% increase. Germany experienced a marginal decrease of 0.17%. Netherlands and Belgium witnessed significant declines, with drops of 2.58% and 14.87%, respectively. Meanwhile, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia had noticeable increases over the previous year, marking them as emerging players in this sector. The UK saw a 7.67% rise, standing out as a promising growth market.

Future trends to watch for include:

  • The potential for further growth in Austria and Croatia as key importers, given their recent positive trends.
  • Monitoring the decline in countries like Belgium and Poland to assess if these are temporary or indicative of longer-term shifts.
  • The impact of the UK's increased interest, which could signal a new strategic shift or exploration of alternative suppliers.
  • Re-evaluation of trade strategies by countries experiencing large declines, such as Spain and Hungary, to adapt to changing market dynamics.

Top countries in Import of Unroasted Iron Pyrites and Crude or Unrefined Sulphur Share by Country (Kilograms)

# 10 Countries Percent Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Lithuania 22.62 2023 -0.82% -1.46% View data
2 2 France 21.87 2023 +3.5% +3.5% View data
3 3 Germany 11.48 2023 -0.8% -0.17% View data
4 4 Netherlands 8.1 2023 +0.089% -2.58% View data
5 5 Czechia 8.09 2023
6 6 Austria 6.13 2023 +3.61% +4.45% View data
7 7 Slovenia 5.38 2023 -0.075% +1.18% View data
8 8 Belgium 2.92 2023 -22.77% -14.87% View data
9 9 Italy 2.71 2023 -5.96% -7.27% View data
10 10 Croatia 1.64 2023 +3.78% +3.95% View data

Top Countries about Iron Ore