The European import landscape of nickel plates, sheets, strips, and foil in 2023 shows a dominant position of Austria, contributing significantly to the overall volume, despite a 5.19% decrease since last year. France and Belgium follow closely, with France experiencing a slight decline of 1.84%, while Belgium shows positive growth at 2.2%. Noticeable increases are observed in Greece and Cyprus, experiencing remarkable growth by 117.33% and 120.9% respectively. Spain also registers a notable rise of 17.87%, reflecting a substantial demand. Many smaller markets such as Lithuania and Latvia experience declines, showing divergence among smaller countries.
Looking ahead to 2024, emerging trends to watch include:
- The potential for growth in Eastern European markets, which might offset declines in smaller countries.
- Continued strengthening of imports in major European economies as industrial demand stabilizes.
- Geopolitical factors influencing trade regulations and tariff agreements, potentially impacting import volumes.
Top countries in Import of Nickel Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 7,910,000 | 2023 | +11.28% | -5.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 7,615,200 | 2023 | +8.66% | -1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 6,678,200 | 2023 | +11.26% | +2.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4,039,400 | 2023 | +1.41% | +2.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3,902,200 | 2023 | +9.34% | +3.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3,856,000 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 1,246,800 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Greece | 761,280 | 2023 | +2.43% | +117.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 743,650 | 2023 | +11.58% | +6.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 603,770 | 2023 | +0.84% | +17.87% | View data |
