In 2023, Germany led the European import of metal structures with 1.6661 billion kilograms, closely followed by France and the United Kingdom. Notably, Spain, Ireland, and Croatia experienced the most significant year-on-year increases, at 12.31%, 16.78%, and 10.06% respectively. Countries like Greece and Latvia faced declines of -2.91% and -2.1%. Over the past five years, Sweden and Finland have shown strong compound annual growth rates due to steady demand in infrastructure projects.
Looking ahead, several trends could shape the European import landscape for metal structures:
- Increasing emphasis on sustainable construction practices could impact material preferences and sourcing.
- The ongoing shift towards renewable energy may boost demand for metal structures in projects such as wind farms.
- Economic recovery post-pandemic and geopolitical factors could influence import volumes and trade dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Metal Structures and Parts of Structures by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,666,100,000 | 2023 | +1.69% | +2.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 889,580,000 | 2023 | +2.01% | +3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 648,230,000 | 2023 | +2.47% | +1.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 507,650,000 | 2023 | +0.47% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 456,120,000 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 444,310,000 | 2023 | +8.15% | +7.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 437,160,000 | 2023 | +2.31% | +1.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 338,490,000 | 2023 | +2.92% | +2.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 310,060,000 | 2023 | +4.92% | +12.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 270,790,000 | 2023 | +4.29% | +7.09% | View data |
