The 2023 data indicates that Germany, with 430.76 million kilograms, is the largest importer of unwrought zinc in Europe, although it saw a slight decrease of 0.35% year-on-year. The Netherlands, close behind, experienced a notable increase of 5.16%. Belgium also recorded a modest rise of 1.94%. Conversely, Italy and the United Kingdom witnessed declines of 1.44% and 2.49%, respectively. Smaller markets like Lithuania and Estonia surfaced with significant growth rates of 16.58% and 20.45%. Over five years, imports show diverse trends; however, Germany steadily remains the largest importer, albeit with minimal growth.
Future trends to watch for in the European import of unwrought zinc include a potential increase in diversification from emerging importers like Estonia and Lithuania, which may lead to a shift in market dynamics. With changes in industrial demands and sustainability measures, countries with increasing growth rates might see amplified imports, both supporting and reformulating the zinc supply chain within Europe.
Top countries in Import of Unwrought Zinc by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 430,760,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | -0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 399,490,000 | 2023 | +4.82% | +5.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 308,410,000 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 195,830,000 | 2023 | +2.26% | -1.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 173,660,000 | 2023 | +3.04% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 113,270,000 | 2023 | +4.15% | +0.058% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 96,047,000 | 2023 | -1.28% | -2.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 75,128,000 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 53,471,000 | 2023 | +1.54% | -0.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 37,161,000 | 2023 | +2.08% | +5.79% | View data |
