Germany led European cast iron production with 3.8874 billion kg in 2024, despite a slight decline of 0.41% year-on-year. Italy followed but experienced a significant drop of 22.7%. Spain saw a moderate increase of 2.23%, while France maintained a stable production with a slight rise of 0.36%. Poland and Romania also showed small increases of 0.21% and 0.33% respectively. In contrast, Hungary, Finland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Bulgaria all experienced declines, whereas the Netherlands saw a notable growth of 15.02%. Estonia registered the highest growth rate of 7.61%. The United Kingdom had the most significant decrease of 59.83%.
Future trends to watch include the continuing dominance of Germany, potential recovery of Italy, and sustained growth in the Netherlands and Estonia. Renewable energy transitions and increased automation may influence production efficiency and volumes. The geopolitical landscape and regulatory changes will also play critical roles in shaping future European cast iron production trends.
Top countries in Sold Production of Cast Iron by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,887,400,000 | 2023 | +5.94% | -0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,737,800,000 | 2023 | +6.94% | -22.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 909,890,000 | 2023 | +7.96% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 406,770,000 | 2023 | -0.47% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 146,350,000 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Poland | 119,570,000 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 61,110,000 | 2023 | +2.85% | +3.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 52,240,000 | 2023 | -2.95% | -3.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 44,894,000 | 2023 | -1.86% | +15.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 40,325,000 | 2023 | -0.77% | -4.87% | View data |
