In 2024, Germany leads in European imports of granules and powders of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel, followed by Spain and Italy. Germany's import share has slightly declined over the past year, while Austria and Croatia saw significant growth with 7.38% and 9.41% increases, respectively. Spain shows robust growth at 4.94%, and Greece significantly outpaces others with a 16.5% increase. Meanwhile, countries like Romania and Cyprus faced notable declines.
Future trends to consider include potential growth in Central and Eastern European countries, driven by industrial expansion. Monitoring geopolitical factors and technological advancements in steel production is crucial for understanding future import shifts.
Top countries in Import of Granules and Powders of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.17 | 2023 | +7.55% | -1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.07 | 2023 | +15.65% | +4.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.55 | 2023 | -1.05% | -1.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.01 | 2023 | +5.43% | -0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.96 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4.91 | 2023 | +2.04% | +7.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 4.22 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 France | 3.84 | 2023 | +1.05% | -3.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.43 | 2023 | -0.86% | -0.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.55 | 2023 | +3.47% | +0.23% | View data |
