In 2023, the United Kingdom dominated European imports of semi-manufactured base metals clad with silver, holding a significant lead over other countries. Poland and Italy followed, with Poland showing a strong growth trend at 26.63%, while Italy contracted by 6.47%. France and Hungary saw notable declines in imports, by 10.15% and 18.86% respectively. Noteworthy increases include Greece at 28.67% and Denmark experiencing a remarkable 107.94% jump. Long-term, a consistent year-to-year rise is observed in smaller markets such as Austria and Croatia, alongside a surprising surge from the Netherlands at 25.02%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Poland and Greece to continue increasing their shares given their recent upward trajectories. The remarkable growth in Danish imports suggests a possible shift in market dynamics or sourcing strategies. Watching how emerging markets like Austria and the Netherlands evolve could reveal new competitive landscapes or emerging supply chain dependencies within Europe.
Top countries in Import of Base Metals Clad with Silver, Semi-Manufactured Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 60.41 | 2023 | +2.78% | +1.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.47 | 2023 | +7.1% | +26.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.23 | 2023 | +10.84% | -6.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 3.94 | 2023 | +10.08% | +7.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.2 | 2023 | +1.4% | -10.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1.61 | 2023 | -0.43% | -18.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.35 | 2023 | +17.68% | -23.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.18 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.03 | 2023 | +0.18% | -3.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.72 | 2023 | +12.36% | +8.19% | View data |
