In 2023, Italy dominated the European export market for iron or steel expanded metal, accounting for 71.85% of the share by weight. Germany and Spain followed with 14.87% and 1.98%, respectively. A notable trend was Italy's significant increase of 32.21% last year. Germany also saw a slight growth of 2.55%. Minor players like Estonia and Latvia experienced growth, notable at 5.32% and 44.87%, while Romania and Sweden saw declines.
Future trends to watch include shifts driven by technological innovation and sustainability initiatives potentially altering competitive dynamics. Monitoring Italy's dominance and Germany's strategies to regain share will be crucial, as will observing emerging players leveraging advanced manufacturing processes.
Top countries in Export of Iron or Steel Expanded Metal Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 71.85 | 2023 | +160.33% | +32.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.87 | 2023 | +1.66% | +2.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1.98 | 2023 | -41.46% | -2.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 1.58 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1.57 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1.39 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.32 | 2023 | -18.62% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.07 | 2023 | +4.24% | +6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.6 | 2023 | +3.61% | +9.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.2 | 2023 | +7.17% | +5.32% | View data |
