In 2023, Romania dominated European precious metal imports with a 73.77 thousand metric tons share, slightly declining by 1.9%. Noteworthy growth occurred in Finland (132.66%) and Malta (231.11%), marking significant import expansions. Other substantial increases were seen in Bulgaria (24.75%) and Netherlands (39.22%), while countries like Belgium and Italy experienced declines. Channeling growth, with over 5% increase, were Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Czech Republic.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in countries with recent growth spurts like Finland, Netherlands, and smaller nations such as Malta. Monitoring economic conditions affecting key importers like Romania and Germany will be critical to understanding shifts in the market.
Top countries in Precious Metals Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 73.77 | 2023 | +11.1% | -1.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 8.85 | 2023 | +2.12% | +5.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 5.61 | 2023 | +6.92% | -7.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 5.21 | 2023 | +32.44% | +132.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 3.2 | 2023 | +47.85% | +39.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1.91 | 2023 | +14.17% | +24.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.85 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 0.81 | 2023 | +1.48% | +0.0044% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.36 | 2023 | -1.74% | -3.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.23 | 2023 | +4.16% | +5.02% | View data |
