In 2023, Germany and Italy were the leading importers of unwrought unalloyed refined copper in Europe. Germany saw a decrease of 3.8% in volume, while Italy experienced a slight increase of 0.2%. The Netherlands, despite being a significant player, showed a notable decline of 9.11%. France, following Germany and Italy, registered a marginal decrease of 0.18%. Emerging importers like Austria noted a substantial growth of 31.51%, reflecting changes in regional demand. Similarly, imports by Estonia surged with a significant increase of 126.14%, whereas Portugal faced a decline of 24.01%.
Future trends to watch include shifts in regional industrial demands driving import increases in countries like Austria and potentially Estonia. Environmental policies might also influence copper imports due to its essential use in renewable technologies and electronic vehicles. Moreover, geopolitical factors may affect copper supply chains, altering import patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Unwrought Unalloyed Refined Copper by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 562,130,000 | 2023 | +1% | -3.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 560,040,000 | 2023 | +4.12% | +0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 216,040,000 | 2023 | +2.55% | -0.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 212,550,000 | 2023 | +2.95% | -9.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 105,930,000 | 2023 | +2.75% | +4.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 70,853,000 | 2023 | -0.28% | +1.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 65,588,000 | 2023 | +12.24% | +31.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 49,610,000 | 2023 | -5.99% | +1.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 33,451,000 | 2023 | +3.2% | -1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 24,226,000 | 2023 | +4.16% | +5.63% | View data |
