Europe: Metal Letter Clip Market 2025

Metal Letter Clip Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe metal letter clip market decreased by -11.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a mild curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Letter Clip Production in Europe

In value terms, metal letter clip production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +100.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Letter Clip Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of letter clips, letter corners of base metal exported in Europe contracted to X tons, falling by -6.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal letter clip exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 32% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons), together mixing up a 41% share of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X tons), Latvia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 18% of total exports.

Slovenia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of letter clips, letter corners of base metal. At the same time, Ukraine (+16.9%), Russia (+15.7%), Latvia (+11.5%), Portugal (+11.5%), France (+3.8%), the Czech Republic (+2.9%) and Poland (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +16.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-1.6%), Italy (-4.6%), the Netherlands (-8.3%) and the UK (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Slovenia (+8.7 p.p.), Russia (+5 p.p.), France (+2.7 p.p.), Latvia (+2.6 p.p.), Poland (+2.3 p.p.) and Ukraine (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the UK (-4.1 p.p.) and the Netherlands (-8.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Poland, France, the UK, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Latvia, Portugal and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +13.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Letter Clip Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of letter clips, letter corners of base metal were imported in Europe; reducing by -10.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal letter clip imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the key importers of letter clips, letter corners of base metal in 2022, accounting for near 17% and 14% of total imports, respectively. The UK (X tons) held an 8.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (7.5%), the Netherlands (7.1%), Poland (6%) and Spain (5.9%). The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported letter clips, letter corners of base metal in Europe, comprising 18% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-0.5% per year) and the UK (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform