In 2023, Austria, France, and Belgium led the European import of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip, and foil, with Austria holding the largest share. Notable year-on-year increases were observed in Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, while Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia saw significant declines. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals fluctuation, with economic and industrial factors influencing imports.
Future trends to watch include the growing demand for nickel in green and digital technologies, which may lead to shifts in country import shares and stimulate growth in industrially focused economies like Germany and Italy.
Top countries in Import of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip and Foil Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 19.95 | 2023 | +11.28% | -5.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.21 | 2023 | +8.66% | -1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 16.84 | 2023 | +11.26% | +2.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.19 | 2023 | +1.41% | +2.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 9.84 | 2023 | +9.34% | +3.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 9.73 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 3.14 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.92 | 2023 | +2.43% | +117.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.88 | 2023 | +11.58% | +6.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.52 | 2023 | +0.84% | +17.87% | View data |
