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Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 072 July 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€16.9bn

2019-2024 13.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

191k

2019-2024 4.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,678

2019-2024 12.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry analysis

Revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 13.5% over the five years through 2024. Miners’ revenue has failed to remain resilient against economic disruption and supply-side constraints despite rising commodity prices. Precious non-ferrous metals, like gold, silver and platinum, are often seen as safe haven assets and a hedge against inflation, so weak economic conditions have facilitated strong demand from investors, supporting prices. However, industry revenue has decreased substantially, particularly over 2020 and 2021, mainly due to the vast number of mine closures ahead of economic uncertainty.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe key trends

Revenue fluctuates in line with global metal prices.

 

Metal prices are determined by the free market forces of supply and demand, so revenue is influenced by global forces.

Recovering economic conditions may cause demand for gold to ease.

 

Investors buy gold as a store of value and hedge against inflation, so as economic conditions recover and inflationary pressures ease, demand may fall.

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Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 13.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €16.9bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

The pandemic discimated the industry, despite a climb in metal prices

  • As the value of non-ferrous metal ore changes in line with supply and demand conditions, non-ferrous metal miners can generate more revenue when commodity prices rise. Russia has significant gold reserves, so Russian producers have benefitted from an upward trend in gold prices, supporting revenue growth and profitability from this geography.

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Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Global copper demand is set to rise

  • The development of renewable energy and related infrastructure in the electricity market will support opportunities for copper miners to expand revenue as continued investment into infrastructure, like the Kasso-Audorf interconnection between Denmark and Germany, will require more copper.

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Revenue

€16.9bn

2019-2024 13.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

191k

2019-2024 4.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 4.1 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Italy +65.3%
  2. Romania +9.4%
  3. Iceland +8.1%
  4. Slovenia +6.3%
  5. Norway +5.3%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Serbia -21.7%
  2. Hungary -12.9%
  3. Austria -8.7%
  4. Germany -3.9%
  5. Greece -3.3%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Norilsk Nickel
15,997.5
7,227.7
45.2
Glencore plc
236,429.0
21,421.1
9.1
Boliden AB
8,399.4
1,488.0
17.7

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Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe is €16.9bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 1,678 businesses in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 12.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 13.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe include?

Copper and Gold are part of the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining industry in Europe.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies operating in the industry mine ore containing non-ferrous metals, like copper, nickel and gold. Some miners also carry out ore beneficiation processes, which are basic and preliminary processes that occur before smelting and refining.

Related Terms

OPEN-CUT MININGBENEFICIATIONSOLVENT EXTRACTION

What's included in this industry?

CopperGoldPalladiumNickel

Companies

Norilsk NickelGlencore plcBoliden AB

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

072 - Mining of non-ferrous metal ores in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

The pandemic discimated the industry, despite a climb in metal prices

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Copper demand is contingent on the construction sector. Copper is used in a range of applications in the construction sector, so demand tends to pick up when construction activity rises.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Larger companies can pour investment. Large-scale miners have the financial and capital resources to invest significantly into their operations, helping to improve efficiency and profitability compared to smaller operators.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 7 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Norilsk Nickel
  • Countries of operation for Glencore plc
  • Countries of operation for Boliden AB
  • Countries of operation for KGHM Polska Miedz SA
  • Countries of operation for Eramet SA
  • Countries of operation for RUSAL
  • Countries of operation for Nyrstar NV

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Miners must follow strict regulations. Miners must ensure they have the correct permissions and mining leases and follow strict environmental regulations concerning pollution and the use of hazardous chemicals.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Profit can be volatile. Volatility in commodity prices can cause profitability to fluctuate, especially as once a mine is at full capacity, there is only limited ability to influence operating costs.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Non-Ferrous Metal Ore Mining in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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