The European import of iron or steel expanded metal in 2023 displayed mixed trends across various countries. France led the imports with 27.8 million kilograms, showing an 8.05% increase from the previous year. Notable increases were also seen in Spain (39.16%), Ireland (9.35%), and Lithuania (24.65%), while significant declines were observed in the United Kingdom (-13.38%) and Malta (-36.96%). Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) could suggest varied average growth across these nations. Steady growth in countries like France and Ireland contrasts with the declines in others.
Looking ahead, major trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in countries with significant declines, such as the UK.
- Consistency in growth for top importing countries like France and Spain.
- The impact of economic and geopolitical factors on steel import dynamics in Europe.
- Policy changes affecting trade within the European Union and with external partners.
Top countries in Import of Iron or Steel Expanded Metal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 27,803,000 | 2023 | +3.83% | +8.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czechia | 10,004,000 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 7,486,600 | 2023 | +8.76% | +1.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7,154,200 | 2023 | +1.74% | +0.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5,354,300 | 2023 | +19.87% | +39.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4,400,000 | 2023 | +4.77% | +5.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4,289,100 | 2023 | +5.91% | +4.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3,143,200 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2,507,100 | 2023 | +4.01% | -0.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2,459,400 | 2023 | +10.84% | -3.54% | View data |
