The 2023 data indicates that Austria, France, and Belgium are leading in European imports of nickel and nickel alloy plates, sheets, strips, and foils. Notably, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta demonstrated significant year-on-year growth, while Ireland, Estonia, and Lithuania faced notable declines. Over the past five years, the import trend has shown modest increases with fluctuations across countries.
Future trends to monitor include increased demand for nickel in the renewable energy sector, potentially driving higher imports across Europe. The adoption of recycled nickel and advancements in product technology could also significantly impact import patterns in the coming years.
Top countries in Import of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip and Foil by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 7,910,000 | 2023 | +11.28% | -5.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 7,615,200 | 2023 | +8.66% | -1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 6,678,200 | 2023 | +11.26% | +2.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4,039,400 | 2023 | +1.41% | +2.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3,902,200 | 2023 | +9.34% | +3.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3,856,000 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 1,246,800 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Greece | 761,280 | 2023 | +2.43% | +117.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 743,650 | 2023 | +11.58% | +6.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 603,770 | 2023 | +0.84% | +17.87% | View data |
