In 2023, France led the European import of tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of cast iron with 110.44 million kilograms, showing a slight growth of 2.94%. Germany and Italy followed with significant gains of 10.88% and 6.3% respectively, while Slovakia marked a notable increase of 60.83%. There were declines in Belgium, Poland, and Austria, at -2.28%, -10.32%, and -2.46% respectively. Countries like Cyprus and Estonia saw remarkable growth spurts at 25.49% and 99.51%. Conversely, countries like Slovenia faced setbacks with a decline of -24.32%.
Looking forward to 2024 and beyond, potential areas of growth include digitally optimized supply chains and sustainability practices. Poland will need recovery strategies to reverse recent declines. Watch for expansions in Eastern European markets and innovations in material technology, possibly impacting these import dynamics. Continued growth in environmental regulations could further influence the industry towards greener solutions, potentially reshaping import volumes and patterns across various European nations.
Top countries in Import of Tubes, Pipes and Hollow Profiles of Cast Iron by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 110,440,000 | 2023 | +8.22% | +2.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 61,438,000 | 2023 | +8.66% | +10.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 60,017,000 | 2023 | +2% | +6.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 45,472,000 | 2023 | +20.84% | +9.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 32,093,000 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.078% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 18,378,000 | 2023 | +1.17% | -2.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 15,748,000 | 2023 | +5.51% | +60.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 14,302,000 | 2023 | +6.98% | +5.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 12,588,000 | 2023 | -2.74% | -2.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 8,722,500 | 2023 | -8.68% | -10.32% | View data |
