In 2023, Germany was the leading importer of refined unwrought lead in Europe with 129.08 million kilograms, experiencing a slight year-on-year increase of 1.25%. Spain and Poland followed, but Spain saw a decline of 0.27% while Poland decreased by 0.39%. Notable changes include France's significant 17.71% rise, Slovenia's 7.69% increase, and the United Kingdom's growth of 8.08%. Conversely, Ireland and Lithuania saw substantial declines of 12.83% and 26.23%, respectively. Smaller markets like Slovakia and Estonia recorded remarkable increases, with Slovakia jumping by 60.89% and Estonia by 101.58%.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in demand from Eastern European countries as their industries grow and diversify. The impacts of EU environmental regulations and global market dynamics on the lead supply chain will also shape import patterns. Close monitoring of geopolitical factors affecting trade routes and supply chain resilience is crucial for forecasting future import dynamics in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Refined Unwrought Lead by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 129,080,000 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 86,396,000 | 2023 | -1.32% | -0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 77,477,000 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Poland | 64,512,000 | 2023 | +3.2% | -0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 46,767,000 | 2023 | -4.92% | -7.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 42,031,000 | 2023 | +2.96% | +17.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 38,367,000 | 2023 | +2.23% | +8.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 23,378,000 | 2023 | +3.67% | +7.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 21,960,000 | 2023 | +0.66% | -2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 20,231,000 | 2023 | +17.15% | +15.46% | View data |
