Italy dominates the European import of artificial staple fibers, accounting for 40.13% of the market share, followed by Austria (16.63%) and Czechia (9.37%). Among notable trends, Austria saw a significant growth of 36.14% year-on-year in 2023, while Hungary and Lithuania experienced sharp declines of 62.06% and 48.32%, respectively. Over a five-year period, stable growth patterns have been observed in Western European countries, with fluctuations primarily affecting Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include the potential rise of sustainable fibers and innovation in production technologies, which could redefine country shares, with sustainable practices possibly providing competitive advantages to countries leading in eco-friendly processes.
Top countries in Import of Artificial Staple Fibres Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 40.13 | 2023 | +7.72% | +4.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 16.63 | 2023 | +37.62% | +36.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 9.37 | 2021 | |||
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 8.82 | 2023 | -4.33% | -7.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 7.7 | 2021 | -55.2% | -7.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 7.31 | 2021 | +308.25% | +11.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.7 | 2023 | -0.34% | -4.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 4.31 | 2023 | +5.62% | +20.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 2.94 | 2023 | -40.69% | -5.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.65 | 2023 | +29.39% | +10.37% | View data |
