In 2023, Spain led the European net operating surplus in basic metals with 48.31 million euros, and observed a 3.55% increase. Austria, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Belgium, and Slovenia maintained stable net operating surpluses with no year-on-year growth. Conversely, the Netherlands and Greece experienced declines, with Greece's surplus decreasing by 9.49%. Italy and Slovakia reported negative net operating surpluses, both maintaining their positions from the previous year.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, important trends to monitor include possible recovery patterns in countries with current deficits, like Italy and Slovakia, and the impact of geopolitical and economic factors on the performance of countries currently showing surplus stability or growth.
Top countries in Net Operating Surplus in Basic Metals Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 48.31 | 2023 | +3.14% | +3.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 16.03 | 2023 | +2.52% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.99 | 2023 | -13.32% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 9.87 | 2023 | +3.8% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.95 | 2023 | +0.58% | -1.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 4.89 | 2023 | -8.36% | -9.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 3.49 | 2023 | +6.03% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.25 | 2023 | +4.87% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.88 | 2023 | +3.62% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.017 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
