In 2023, Sweden and Bulgaria led European copper direct material inputs with 24.36 and 24.02 thousand metric tons, respectively. Sweden's input slightly increased by 2.1%, while Bulgaria's grew by 1.23%. Poland showed a minor decline at -0.89%, whereas Serbia and Romania displayed strong growth rates of 3.6% and 6.43%. Portugal experienced a significant drop of -6.74%, and Macedonia shrunk by -4.37%. Noteworthy gains were observed in Albania (11.02%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (6.67%), while Malta's input surprisingly surged by 16.36%. These trends highlighted a varied landscape across Europe.
Future trends to watch include potential expansions in Eastern Europe, where countries like Romania and Albania have shown upward trajectories. As technological demands increase, Northern and Western European countries may seek to stabilize or enhance their copper inputs, reflecting broader economic or industrial strategies. Emerging environmental regulations may also influence production methods and the geographic distribution of copper inputs across Europe.
Top countries in Copper Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 24.36 | 2023 | +1.27% | +2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 24.02 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 14.98 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 13.39 | 2023 | +2.57% | +3.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10.6 | 2023 | +3.4% | +0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.22 | 2023 | -5.86% | -6.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2.67 | 2023 | +4.04% | +6.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 1.89 | 2023 | +0.015% | -1.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.84 | 2021 | +20.54% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.57 | 2023 | -3.94% | -4.37% | View data |
