In 2023, the Netherlands led European exports of table, kitchen, or household articles of cast iron by kilograms, with a 34.27% share, marking a 27.06% year-on-year increase. Germany followed with a 27.27% share, experiencing modest growth of 5.5%. Belgium (18.07%) and Denmark (9.32%) also showed significant increases of 14.14% and 48.1%, respectively. Austria and the UK saw more moderate growth. Notably, France's contribution vanished, signaling a sharp decline. Portugal and Bulgaria also experienced declines, while smaller exporters like Latvia and Lithuania recorded substantial gains.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The potential recovery of France's export activity and its impact on the overall market share distribution.
- Continued growth dynamics in Eastern European countries, such as Latvia and Lithuania, as they build capacity and market presence.
- Germany and the Netherlands’ strategies to maintain or grow market dominance amidst shifting global trade landscapes.
- Overall impact of economic policies and global economic conditions on European export performance in the cast iron sector.
Top countries in Export of Table, Kitchen or Household Articles of Cast Iron Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 34.27 | 2023 | +12.39% | +27.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 27.27 | 2023 | +4.1% | +5.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 18.07 | 2023 | +5.18% | +14.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 9.32 | 2023 | +41.26% | +48.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 3.44 | 2023 | +12.26% | +39.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.14 | 2023 | +0.51% | +7.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1.93 | 2023 | +5.2% | +6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1.44 | 2023 | +15.36% | -2.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.36 | 2023 | -0.24% | +6.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.24 | 2023 | +4.49% | +4.34% | View data |
