In 2023, Germany led European imports of silicon, accounting for 40.85% of the share, followed by the Netherlands at 17.43% and the United Kingdom at 13.17%. Among the smaller markets, Slovenia, Czechia, and Sweden showed positive growth, whereas notable declines were observed in Austria, Denmark, and Latvia. Finland showed the strongest growth at 6.47%, contrasting with Latvia's decline of 17.29%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of shifting trade policies in Europe, potential advancements in silicon recycling technologies, and the increasing demand from tech industries, which might realign import shares among European countries over the next few years.
Top countries in Import of Silicon Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 40.85 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 17.43 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13.17 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.4 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.94 | 2023 | +3.58% | +2.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3.6 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.31 | 2023 | +4.25% | +3.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 2.68 | 2023 | +3.43% | +5.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 1.61 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.16 | 2023 | +1.42% | +2.02% | View data |
