The European import of aluminium plates, sheets, and strips shows notable country-specific variations. In 2023, Germany led the import volumes closely followed by the Netherlands and France. Significant growth is observed in the Netherlands and Slovenia with year-on-year increases by 4.77% and 7.72% respectively. Spain, Greece, and Bulgaria experienced the most substantial declines by -5.57%, -4.05%, and -11.07%. Over the last five years, compound annual growth rate trends indicate a mixed growth landscape with countries like Malta seeing robust increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- Germany retaining its position as a leading importer with steady demand.
- The Netherlands and Slovenia potentially continuing strong import growth.
- Shifts in trade policies and economic conditions that may impact overall import volumes.
- The influence of sustainability initiatives on aluminium consumption and sourcing.
Top countries in Import of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strips by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 142,090,000 | 2023 | +4.83% | +0.098% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 114,900,000 | 2023 | +7.85% | +4.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 102,260,000 | 2023 | +8.71% | -0.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 67,535,000 | 2023 | -2.78% | +1.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 61,483,000 | 2023 | +22.63% | -4.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 49,497,000 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 47,271,000 | 2023 | -3.3% | -2.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 46,361,000 | 2023 | +2.99% | +3.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 38,296,000 | 2023 | +8.42% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 37,995,000 | 2023 | +0.24% | -5.57% | View data |
