The European import of precious metal ores and concentrates in 2023 showed notable trends. Germany dominated the imports with 64.372 million kilograms, marking a steady growth, while Bulgaria and the Netherlands showed significant increases as well. Sweden also displayed a positive trend with a notable year-on-year growth rate. In contrast, Spain experienced a substantial decline. Remarkably, Romania displayed an extraordinary growth rate of 206.37%, although from a smaller base. Countries like Finland and the United Kingdom saw minor declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- The sustained growth of Germany as a central player.
- The potential for continued robust growth in Romania and Hungary.
- Possible recovery or further decline in Spain's import volumes.
- Monitoring of smaller markets like Poland for emerging opportunities.
Top countries in Import of Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 64,372,000 | 2023 | +5.08% | +4.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 16,838,000 | 2023 | +5.42% | +3.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 9,745,800 | 2023 | +4.79% | +8.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 7,048,900 | 2023 | +4.24% | +7.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2,927,200 | 2023 | -7.33% | -13.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 165,460 | 2023 | -7.62% | -0.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 134,970 | 2023 | -5.67% | +206.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 99,940 | 2023 | +5.99% | -0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 9,420 | 2023 | +0.096% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 5,040 | 2023 | -11.82% | -2.78% | View data |
