The 2023 data for unwrought refined copper and copper alloys exports from Europe shows Poland leading with half-year export volumes, closely followed by the Netherlands and Belgium. Germany demonstrated a significant 4.44% year-on-year increase, while the United Kingdom saw a notable decline of 16.44%. In contrast, Portugal and Denmark saw impressive growths with 20.57% and 24.09% increases respectively. The five-year compound annual growth rate indicates incremental shifts, with Luxembourg showing the highest growth at 71.77% in 2023. Meanwhile, key exporters like Spain and Austria experienced a slight downturn.
Looking ahead, Europe is likely to continue optimizing its copper supply chains, eyeing technological advancements and sustainability. Future trends to watch include the impact of green energy adoption, evolving trade regulations post-Brexit, and infrastructure investments, which may reshape copper demand and trade dynamics. The development of electric vehicles could spur copper consumption, potentially creating new opportunities and challenges for the region's exporters.
Top countries in Export of Unwrought Refined Copper and Copper Alloys by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 261,780,000 | 2023 | -0.66% | +4.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 239,050,000 | 2023 | +7.09% | -6.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 220,220,000 | 2023 | +6.52% | +2.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 198,750,000 | 2023 | -1.07% | +4.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 182,000,000 | 2023 | +1% | -1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 150,580,000 | 2023 | -0.5% | -2.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 132,540,000 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 110,590,000 | 2023 | +2.06% | -0.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 109,370,000 | 2023 | +3.81% | +4.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 39,146,000 | 2023 | +8.65% | +1.87% | View data |
