The Netherlands and the United Kingdom lead the European import of vegetable materials, each holding significant shares in kilograms, with Germany and Ireland following. The 2023 data indicates a diverse range of year-on-year changes, from notable growth in Sweden and Croatia to declines in Cyprus, Latvia, and Estonia. Noteworthy trends include rapid import gains for Finland and Sweden, while Italy and other smaller importers experience a contraction.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential increase in Sweden's import share given its 2023 surge.
- Continued challenges in Baltic countries facing import declines.
- Stability in leading countries like Netherlands and UK possibly maintaining dominance.
Top countries in Import of Vegetable Materials, Waste, Residues and By-Products Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 22.97 | 2023 | +5.25% | +6.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.87 | 2023 | +1.94% | +1.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.25 | 2023 | +5.51% | +8.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 13.75 | 2023 | -0.053% | -4.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.88 | 2023 | +5.22% | +5.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4.38 | 2023 | -1.39% | -3.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.21 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.47 | 2023 | -10.83% | -4.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1.06 | 2023 | +1.3% | -12.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.89 | 2023 | +2.92% | +7.76% | View data |