Over the last year, Romania saw a decline of 3.96% in precious metals imports per capita, while Finland remained stagnant. Belgium experienced a significant reduction of 7.22%. Contrarily, Bulgaria and Lithuania witnessed substantial increases of 24.57%, while the Netherlands saw an even higher rise of 31.95%. Sweden, Germany, and Estonia had no changes in their import values.
Over the past five years, compound annual growth rates (CAGR) reveal overall growth trends in precious metals imports per capita, with emerging markets like Bulgaria and the Netherlands leading the way.
Future trends to keep an eye on include technology-driven increases in precious metal usage across industries, particularly in sectors like electronics and renewable energy. Additionally, economic stability and geopolitical developments will continue to impact import behaviors in each country.
Top countries in Precious Metals Imports by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 0.076 | 2023 | +10.14% | -3.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 0.021 | 2023 | +31.25% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 0.011 | 2023 | +10% | -7.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 0.006 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.004 | 2023 | +33.33% | +31.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.003 | 2023 | +50% | +24.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.002 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 0.002 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.002 | 2023 | +100% | View data |
