Germany leads the import share of cold-rolled and slit stainless steel in Europe, however, showing a slight decline of 0.2% in 2023. Poland exhibits robust growth with a 2.6% increase, while France and Italy experience declines of 1.71% and 4.65% respectively. Austria demonstrates a significant rise of 5.32%, and Spain shows positive growth at 2.81%. Smaller markets like Romania and Croatia have notable increases, indicating potential growth areas. Croatia remarkably grew by 15.79%, and Lithuania by 10.18% in 2023.
Future trends to watch include the expansion in Eastern European markets such as Romania, Croatia, and Lithuania. The volatility observed in Ireland (-15.44%) and Finland (-2.94%) indicates a possible shift or reallocation in regional demand. Monitoring the economic and regulatory impact across the EU will be essential for forecasting further trends in this sector.
Top countries in Import of Cold-Rolled Narrow Strip and Cold-Rolled Slit Strip of Stainless Steel Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.39 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.6 | 2023 | +3.48% | +2.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 8.5 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 France | 6.04 | 2023 | +2.19% | -1.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.82 | 2023 | +1.93% | -4.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.29 | 2023 | +6.32% | +5.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.84 | 2023 | +9.94% | +2.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.81 | 2023 | -0.021% | +0.068% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.7 | 2023 | +5.86% | -0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 4.4 | 2023 | +0.56% | -1.26% | View data |
