The United Kingdom dominates European imports of gold in its different forms, accounting for a significant portion with 83.48% share. Among other countries in Europe, Belgium and France hold smaller shares at 6.63% and 3.66% respectively. Variations in yearly performance highlight a notable increase for the United Kingdom at 18.87% in 2023, while Belgium and Germany experienced significant reductions, with -18.5% and -25.89% respectively. Conversely, Bulgaria observed the highest increase at 18.84%. Over the past five years, the overall trend is marked by fluctuating interest and demand across countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential increases in demand for safe-haven assets like gold in times of economic uncertainty.
- The impact of geopolitical dynamics and monetary policies on gold imports.
- Technological advancements and investment trends influencing gold demand in manufacturing sectors.
Top countries in Import of Gold, Unwrought or in Semi-Manufactured Forms, or in Powder Form Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 83.48 | 2023 | +3.47% | +18.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 6.63 | 2023 | -0.41% | -18.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3.66 | 2023 | +4.66% | +0.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3.33 | 2023 | -3.96% | -17.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.75 | 2023 | +7.83% | +5.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.42 | 2023 | +5.73% | -12.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 1.33 | 2023 | -18.34% | -25.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.05 | 2023 | +8.3% | +0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.9 | 2023 | -13.35% | -18.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 0.19 | 2023 |
