Germany leads in European Metal Ores Direct Material Inputs with 13.92 thousand metric tons, marking a slight decline of -1.28% in 2023. Sweden follows, showing positive growth at 1.23% year-on-year. Poland, the third largest contributor, saw a decrease of -0.78%. Notably, Spain and France also experienced declines at -2.73% and -1.79% respectively, while smaller markets like Serbia and Croatia surged with increases of 5.82% and 7.28%. Lithuania and Denmark also saw significant growth at 3.06% and 3.9%. Conversely, Cyprus and Malta faced sharp downturns of -12.61% and -3.42%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for sustained growth in emerging markets like Croatia and Serbia, as well as possible recoveries in large markets like Germany and France. Additionally, observing the impact of geopolitical and economic factors on countries with volatile changes, such as Cyprus, may provide insights into future market shifts.
Top countries in Metal Ores Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13.92 | 2023 | +5.24% | -1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 11.51 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 7.17 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.98 | 2023 | +4.03% | -1.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.94 | 2023 | +1.31% | -2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.22 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 4.8 | 2023 | +20.23% | +0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.72 | 2023 | +2.01% | -0.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.64 | 2023 | -4.88% | -0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 4.35 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.56% | View data |
