In 2023, China led global imports of polyesters with a value of 1.4981 billion USD, followed by Germany (1.2178 billion USD) and the United States (0.65274 billion USD). Other major importers include Belgium, Italy, and France, each with values slightly above 0.5 billion USD. Year-on-year, Mexico (3.36%) and South Korea (3.02%) experienced significant growth, whereas Switzerland (-0.034%), Brazil (-0.099%), and the UAE (-7.76%) saw declines. Long-term growth champions were countries like Armenia (46.58%) and Samoa (5.36%). Poland notably dropped by 22%, and Oman by 9.75%.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in Asian markets such as India and South Korea, while varying economic conditions may affect Europe’s import dynamics. Markets with high forecasted growth percentages, such as Azerbaijan and Mongolia, should also be monitored for emerging opportunities.
Top countries in Import of Polyesters by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 1,498,100,000 | 2023 | +2.75% | +2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,217,800,000 | 2023 | +3.15% | +2.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 652,740,000 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 553,360,000 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 537,510,000 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 518,010,000 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 454,030,000 | 2023 | +3.15% | +3.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 451,550,000 | 2023 | +3.22% | +1.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 412,310,000 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 395,550,000 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.02% | View data |
