Germany leads European imports of nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire with 19.185 million kilograms, despite a slight dip of 1.23% in 2023. France, the UK, Italy, and Spain follow, showing strong YoY growth, particularly with Spain's significant increase of 16.86%. Croatia and Cyprus experienced remarkable growth, at 46.01% and 52.98%, respectively, driven by emerging industrial demands. In contrast, Netherlands and Bulgaria saw noticeable declines in import volumes.
Future trends to watch include potential import optimization and diversification across Europe, driven by green energy initiatives and evolving manufacturing needs. Monitoring emerging markets and regulatory impacts remains crucial.
Top countries in Import of Nickel Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19,185,000 | 2023 | +5.86% | -1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 10,823,000 | 2023 | +5.1% | +0.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9,068,000 | 2023 | +1.48% | +3.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7,906,800 | 2023 | +9.11% | +3.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6,278,700 | 2023 | +21.98% | +16.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3,852,700 | 2023 | +13.37% | +2.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2,587,000 | 2023 | +6.9% | +3.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 1,607,400 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1,196,600 | 2023 | -3.44% | -8.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1,138,800 | 2023 | +5.22% | +15.34% | View data |
