In 2023, Germany led European exports of flat cold rolled steel products, clad, plated, or coated, with 540.3 million kilograms, followed by the Netherlands and Italy. Notably, Portugal saw the largest year-on-year growth at 15.84%. While Italy also experienced a significant increase of 7.45%, exports from France and Austria declined by 4.85% and 5.76%, respectively. The UK also faced a substantial drop of 5.56%. Other countries like Estonia and Bulgaria registered double-digit growth.
Future trends to watch include the impact of green initiatives on manufacturing, potential policy changes in the EU affecting trade, and the rise of digital processes enhancing production efficiencies. Economic shifts in major trade partners could influence export volumes significantly.
Top countries in Export of Flat Cold Rolled Steel Products, Clad, Plated or Coated by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 540,300,000 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 347,890,000 | 2023 | +8.4% | -0.054% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 319,810,000 | 2023 | +5.5% | +7.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 303,150,000 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 141,610,000 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 129,580,000 | 2023 | -0.23% | -4.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 124,020,000 | 2023 | +2.82% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 122,490,000 | 2023 | +26.66% | +15.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 121,510,000 | 2023 | -7.92% | -5.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 62,922,000 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.81% | View data |
