In 2023, Italy led European exports of cold-drawn or cold-rolled seamless steel tubes and pipes with 99.928 million kilograms, having experienced a robust year-on-year growth of 20.29%. Romania and Germany followed, at 26.364 and 18.352 million kilograms, respectively, with Romania showing moderate growth of 4.41% while Germany's figures remained stable. Belgium and Slovakia posted growth at 3.79% and 7.63%, while Austria faced a decline of 7.89%. A notable rise was observed in Portugal with a 29.75% increase, contrasting with declines in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Croatia. Estonia, Poland, Slovenia, and Lithuania demonstrated varied growth.
Future trends to watch in the European export market include the potential for increased demand from emerging markets, innovations in steel manufacturing, and potential shifts in trade policies following major geopolitical changes. Additionally, the ongoing movement towards more sustainable production methods may impact the sector's dynamics, with particular focus on countries striving for environmental compliance and efficiency improvements.
Top countries in Export of Tubes and Pipes of Circular Cross-Section, Cold-Drawn or Cold-Rolled, Seamless of Steel Other than Stainless Steel by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 99,928,000 | 2023 | +109.97% | +20.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 26,364,000 | 2023 | +3.17% | +4.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 18,352,000 | 2023 | -31.22% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 4,254,300 | 2021 | +48.58% | +6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 2,545,100 | 2023 | +9.33% | +3.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2,176,300 | 2023 | -5.5% | -7.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 2,087,300 | 2023 | +3.23% | +7.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2,041,100 | 2023 | +6.07% | +29.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1,810,200 | 2023 | -7.51% | -16.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1,796,000 | 2023 | -1.34% | -4.47% | View data |
