Germany leads in importing iron and steel cold-formed helical springs, with 17.898 million kilograms in 2024. Its year-on-year growth was 6.31%. France saw a strong rise of 27%, while the UK dropped by 9.67%. The Netherlands and Portugal demonstrated notable increases at 18.29% and 26.46%, respectively. In contrast, Cyprus faced a significant decrease of 59.08%. Malta exhibited a remarkable rise of 91.75%, indicating rapid growth from a smaller base. On a five-year CAGR perspective, consistent moderate increases highlight stable demand across Europe.
Looking ahead, key trends to observe include advanced manufacturing technologies that could impact import volumes, shifts in industry applications demanding higher precision springs, and geopolitical factors affecting trade routes within Europe. Sustainability concerns may also drive demand for eco-friendly production methods. Monitoring these factors would provide insight into future adjustments in European import activities for this segment.
Top countries in Import of Iron or Steel Cold-Formed Helical Springs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17,898,000 | 2023 | +7.31% | +6.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czechia | 8,336,800 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 France | 6,931,000 | 2023 | +39.35% | +27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,779,600 | 2023 | -2.4% | -9.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4,367,400 | 2023 | +0.95% | +18.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4,160,000 | 2023 | +4.72% | +4.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3,531,200 | 2023 | +2.38% | +12.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2,690,300 | 2023 | +16.7% | +3.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2,658,400 | 2023 | -1.03% | -2.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2,299,200 | 2023 | +12.74% | +26.46% | View data |
