The United Kingdom, with a share of 73.92%, dominates the European export of flat semi-finished stainless steel products, although its share decreased by 6.57% in the past year. Belgium and Sweden follow, holding shares of 10.78% and 5.67% respectively, with Belgium's share stable, while Sweden experienced a 7.25% decrease. Smaller players like Finland and Germany saw reductions in their shares by 8.36% and 4.49% respectively. Conversely, countries like Slovakia and Croatia showed growth with a rise of 17.64% and 17.19%. Notably, Portugal's share surged by an impressive 53.26% during this period.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued growth in Spain and Portugal's export shares, which showed significant year-on-year increases. Additionally, monitoring shifts in the UK’s dominant position will be crucial, especially if its decline continues. The increasing shares in smaller nations like Slovakia highlight a potential trend toward diversification in the European export market. With these changes, strategic insights into regional competitiveness and capacity expansion will be vital for stakeholders in the stainless steel industry.
Top countries in Export of Flat Semi-Finished Products of Stainless Steel Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 73.92 | 2023 | -2.47% | -6.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 10.78 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 5.67 | 2023 | -16.05% | -7.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 3.03 | 2021 | +14570% | +90.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1.62 | 2023 | -12.62% | -4.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 1.62 | 2023 | -0.45% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1.59 | 2023 | -21.23% | -8.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.95 | 2021 | +4960% | +124.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.44 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.34 | 2023 | +5.8% | +15.87% | View data |
