Italy Italy’s production in 2012 of nearly 2 million metric tons
decreased 11% from 2011, but it remained in the list of top 10 casting nations in the world. It is the largest producer of castings in Europe. Te country reported it had 1,111 metalcasting facilities in operation in 2012, compared to 1,159 in 2002.
France France ranked as the 10th largest producer of cast com-
ponents in the world, churning out 1.8 million metric tons of castings, amounting to $7.8 million in value. Its produc- tion dropped by 12% from 2011.
Belgium
Belgium reported a 63.5% increase in casting ship- ments—an additional 29,200 metric tons—from 2011 to 2012.
United Kingdom In the U.K., casting shipments in 2012 totaled 1,532,000
metric tons, which was a slight drop from 2011. Te first half of 2012 maintained the strong production levels expe- rienced in 2011, but most sectors showed a marked decline in the second half, according to the CAEF’s “Te European Foundry Industry 2012.”
Poland
Poland continued its recovery and growth exhibited in 2010-2011 with a 5.4% increase in casting production in 2012 for a total of 1,036,800 metric tons. Poland reported its casting value sold to be $2,515,044.
Spain
Spain saw a 9.6% decrease in casting shipments from 2011 to 2012. In 2012, the nation shipped 1,124,684 metric tons of castings; the total value of those shipments amounted to $3,478,880.
意大利
2012年，意大利的铸件产量近200万公吨，较 2011年下降11 ％，但它仍然是世界前10位的铸件生 产国。它是欧洲最大的铸件生产国。报告称，2012 年，意大利有1,111家铸造厂，2002年为1,159家 。
法国
法国是世界第十大铸件生产国，铸件产量为180万 吨，产值为780万美元。其产量与2011年相比下降了 12 ％。
比利时
报告称，比利时铸件产量增加了63.5 ％，即在 2011-2012年间增加了29,200吨。
英国
2012年，英国的铸件产量为1,532,000吨，与 2011年相比略有下降。根据欧洲铸造协会的“2012 年欧洲铸造业行业报告”，英国在2012年上半年维持 了与2011年同样强劲的生产水平，但下半年大部分行 业明显下滑。
波兰
2012年，波兰继续保持了2010-2011年的复苏和 增长态势，铸件产量增长5.4 ％，总计1,036,800吨。 报告称，波兰铸件产值为2,515,044美元。
西班牙
2011-2012年间，西班牙铸件产量减少了9.6 ％ 。2012年，西班牙铸件产量为1,124,684吨，产值为 3,478,880美元。
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