The European production of pig iron in 2024 shows varied outputs across countries. France leads with 8.2142 billion kilograms, followed by Slovakia at 3.1576 billion kilograms. Serbia and Hungary produce significantly less with 0.33326 and 0.15541 billion kilograms respectively. The United Kingdom and Portugal lie at the lower end with negligible volumes of 0.00087005 and 6.544e-05 billion kilograms respectively. Notably, from 2023 to 2024, France experienced a production decline of 4.85%, while Hungary faced a complete cessation of production, showing a 100% decrease. Slovakia, Serbia, and the United Kingdom maintained stable production levels, whereas Portugal saw a minor drop of 2.55%.
Future trends to watch include the potential stabilization of production in key areas such as France and Slovakia, while the recovery trajectories for Hungary and Portugal will be critical to monitor. Advanced production technologies and evolving economic conditions may further influence these trends, indicating either recovery or further declines in less productive countries.
Top countries in Production of Pig Iron by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 8,214,200,000 | 2023 | +0.086% | -4.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 3,157,600,000 | 2023 | +0.15% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 333,260,000 | 2023 | -87.6% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 155,410,000 | 2023 | -35.15% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 870,050 | 2023 | -31.06% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 65,440 | 2023 | +18.43% | -2.55% | View data |
