Germany leads with a significant 22.82% share of European imports of glass smallware in 2024, followed by Italy at 13.33% and Sweden at 9.96%. Countries like Poland (6.75%) and Denmark (5.72%) also hold substantial shares. While the Netherlands (5.26%) and Belgium (3.92%) show slight declines, France sees a minor decrease at 2.83%. Smaller importers like Luxembourg (0.24%) and Malta (0.006%) remain at the fringes. Some countries, such as Spain (3.47%), the United Kingdom (3.4%), and Finland (3.01%), reveal solid growth, reflective of positive trends observed over the past few years.
Year-on-year, Germany's imports grew by 1.82%, Italy by 2.41%, and Austria witnessed the highest growth at 9.85%. Spain and Sweden also performed well with increases of 6.44% and 6.43% respectively. Conversely, countries like the Netherlands and Hungary experienced marginal declines. Looking further at long-term trends, notable growth in countries like Ireland (7.86%), Greece (18.23%), and Slovakia (6.6%) suggest expanding markets.
Future trends indicate a steady increase in imports for countries with robust recent growth, particularly in Southern and Eastern Europe. Denmark, Sweden, and new significant players like Ireland and Greece are likely to expand their market share. The European import landscape for glass smallware is evolving, with growth driven by demand in both established and emerging markets.
Top countries in Import of Glass Smallware Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.82 | 2023 | +4.9% | +1.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.33 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 9.96 | 2023 | +2.85% | +6.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.75 | 2023 | +4.61% | +2.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 5.72 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.26 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.0014% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.92 | 2023 | +13.53% | -0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.47 | 2023 | +7% | +6.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.4 | 2023 | -2.44% | +3.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 3.01 | 2023 | +1.76% | +5.64% | View data |
