The largest importer among European countries for stainless steel bars and rods, hot rolled in irregularly wound coils, is Italy, with 107.34 million kilograms in 2023, followed by Germany and Czechia. Other significant importers include France and the Netherlands. Noteworthy growth was observed in Estonia with a 42.67% increase in 2023, while imports to the Netherlands rose by 25.22%. Germany and Italy experienced slight declines at 0.29% and 0.77% respectively, while the United Kingdom saw a substantial drop at 18.05%. Over the last five years, increasing trends are evident in Estonia and Slovakia, despite declines in Lithuania and Hungary.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of European environmental policies on stainless steel imports, as sustainability becomes a focal point. Additionally, trade regulations and market dynamics in key sectors may drive shifts in import volumes, especially for countries such as Estonia and Slovakia which showed significant year-on-year variations. Economic resilience and infrastructure developments in Europe could also influence import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Stainless Steel Bars and Rods, Hot Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 107,340,000 | 2023 | +2.32% | -0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 75,444,000 | 2023 | +1.33% | -0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 26,182,000 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 France | 9,442,900 | 2023 | +4.61% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,473,300 | 2023 | +3.45% | +25.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5,298,900 | 2023 | +3.06% | -2.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 5,154,700 | 2023 | +3.08% | +12.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3,723,600 | 2023 | +0.047% | +4.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3,600,300 | 2023 | +3.54% | +5.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3,140,500 | 2023 | -14.45% | -11.68% | View data |
