In 2023, Italy led European exports of iron or steel expanded metal with a significant annual increase of 32.21%, totaling 142.85 million kilograms. Germany followed, though with modest growth of 2.55%. Spain, the UK, and France maintained steady positions with little to no variation. Noteworthy increases were seen in Hungary, Netherlands, and Ireland, with Finland showing an exceptional rise of 70.89%. Conversely, Romania and Denmark experienced notable declines.
Looking ahead, European countries should focus on optimizing production efficiency and expanding into emerging markets. Monitoring geopolitical impacts and cost fluctuations in raw materials will be critical for sustained growth in the export of iron or steel expanded metal.
Top countries in Export of Iron or Steel Expanded Metal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 142,850,000 | 2023 | +160.33% | +32.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 29,570,000 | 2023 | +1.66% | +2.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,930,100 | 2023 | -41.46% | -2.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 3,134,000 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3,130,100 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,755,900 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2,632,700 | 2023 | -18.62% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2,125,100 | 2023 | +4.24% | +6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1,183,900 | 2023 | +3.61% | +9.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 394,640 | 2023 | +7.17% | +5.32% | View data |
