The 2023 data highlight that Italy, France, and Germany remain the top importers of hot-rolled flat products in coil of stainless steel, accounting for 33.24%, 31%, and 21.7% of the European market, respectively. Despite Italy experiencing a 6.22% increase, France and Germany faced declines of 3.83% and 5.94%. Significant growth is observed in Sweden, Spain, and Portugal, with Sweden showing an impressive 51.12% year-on-year increase. Conversely, Finland, Slovakia, and Austria recorded the largest decreases, with Finland leading at a 13.39% drop.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries like Poland and Romania due to burgeoning industries and infrastructure projects.
- The impact of green initiatives and steel production restrictions across Europe potentially affecting overall import dynamics.
- The sustainability measures influencing shift towards companies that embrace environmentally friendly production chains.
Top countries in Import of Hot-Rolled Flat Products in Coil of Stainless Steel of a Width More than 600 mm Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 33.24 | 2023 | +19.71% | +6.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 31 | 2023 | -1.97% | -3.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 21.7 | 2023 | -8.2% | -5.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 3.33 | 2023 | +0.59% | +2.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 3.2 | 2023 | +2.51% | +7.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2.2 | 2023 | +3.12% | +7.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 1.96 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.42 | 2023 | +21.71% | -1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 1.19 | 2023 | +8.6% | -1.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.55 | 2023 | -4.6% | -13.39% | View data |
