EU: Base Metal Clasp Market 2025

Base Metal Clasp Market Size in the EU

The EU base metal clasp market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Base Metal Clasp Production in the EU

In value terms, base metal clasp production shrank rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Base Metal Clasp Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal were exported in the European Union; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, base metal clasp exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the major exporters of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal, together creating X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest base metal clasp supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

In Italy, base metal clasp exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Base Metal Clasp Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, base metal clasp imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the largest importer of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal in the European Union, generating X% of total import. Spain (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Greece (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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