In 2023, Spain and Ireland led in importing non-ferrous metals in Europe, with decreases noted in Spain at 7.03% and an increase in Ireland at 1.83%. Germany, France, and Poland experienced significant reductions with Germany's imports decreasing by 8.24%, France by 9.78%, and Poland by 16.54%. Conversely, Greece and Malta witnessed increases, especially Malta at 58.93%. Austria and Lithuania observed the steepest declines, with Lithuania's falling by 40.55%. The UK also saw a 36.2% dip, indicating significant shifts in regional import trends.
Future trends to watch include shifting economic policies and green technology adoption. Markets might adjust import strategies to meet new environmental standards, affecting non-ferrous metal demand. Consideration will be on capacity building and diversification to minimize dependency on non-ferrous metals. Monitoring emerging markets and technological advancements will be essential to understand their impact on European imports in this sector.
Top countries in Import of Non-Ferrous Metal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 5,623,400,000 | 2023 | -3.55% | -7.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 5,030,300,000 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 3,550,800,000 | 2023 | -6.71% | -8.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,715,900,000 | 2023 | +1.61% | -1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,460,400,000 | 2023 | +16.3% | -3.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,338,100,000 | 2023 | -6.58% | -9.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,197,600,000 | 2023 | +2.77% | +9.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 872,470,000 | 2023 | -1.03% | -7.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 731,000,000 | 2023 | -3.32% | -13.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 552,370,000 | 2023 | -8.84% | -13.02% | View data |
