In 2023, Belgium led European imports of washing and cleaning preparations not packaged for retail, with Germany, the UK, and France following. Year-on-year analysis shows substantial growth in the UK at 17.14%, influenced by changing consumer preferences. Slovakia, Denmark, and Bulgaria saw notable increases, while Malta experienced a significant decline at -7.15%. Noteworthy minimal changes occurred in Luxembourg and Sweden. The five-year trend reveals stable, modest growth across most nations, with slight fluctuations impacted by economic, environmental, and regulatory factors.
Future trends to monitor include the influence of environmental regulations on import patterns, shifts towards sustainable products, and economic conditions that may affect consumption levels across countries.
Top countries in Import of Washing Preparations and Cleaning Preparations, Not Packaged for Retail Sale by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 187,600,000 | 2023 | +8.79% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 136,980,000 | 2023 | +6.99% | +2.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 98,275,000 | 2023 | +3.87% | +17.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 95,411,000 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 67,511,000 | 2023 | +2.21% | -1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 54,975,000 | 2023 | +6.46% | +0.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 53,169,000 | 2023 | +8.15% | +2.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 51,051,000 | 2023 | +3.14% | +2.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 41,417,000 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 37,505,000 | 2023 | +0.29% | -1.83% | View data |
