The United Kingdom leads the European import of copper bars, rods, and profiles, with significant growth of 23.36% in 2023. Germany and Italy follow, showing minor variations of 1.35% and a decrease of 0.72%, respectively. Notable developments include Hungary’s robust increase of 6.03% and Malta’s substantial rise by 10.43%, whereas Belgium decreased sharply by 25.97%. Ireland and Cyprus also observed significant reductions. Over a five-year period, the average annual growth reflects a stable but cautious expansion, indicating varied economic influences.
In the future, European import trends to monitor include technological advancements in copper utilization, shifts in global trade alliances post-Brexit, and regulation changes due to climate policies. These factors may influence the demand and supply dynamics in key European countries.
Top countries in Import of Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 115,890,000 | 2023 | +5.13% | +23.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 73,948,000 | 2023 | -0.5% | +1.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 73,140,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | -0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 32,802,000 | 2023 | +2.74% | +1.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 29,092,000 | 2023 | +5.09% | -1.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 26,219,000 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Poland | 25,117,000 | 2023 | +2.97% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 17,194,000 | 2023 | -1.85% | +1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 16,635,000 | 2023 | -2.13% | +3.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 11,749,000 | 2023 | +3.07% | +6.03% | View data |