The 2023 data highlights the dominance of France, Italy, and Germany as top importers of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) with viscosity numbers over 78 ml/g in Europe, followed by Poland and Luxembourg. A mix of growth and decline is evident across countries. Notably, France saw a small increase of 2.75%, while Luxembourg and the United Kingdom showed robust growth at around 6.59% and 7.94% respectively. Conversely, Germany and Belgium experienced slight declines. Among newer importers, Malta and Ireland witnessed significant growth, at 20.01% and 19.32% respectively.
Future trends to watch in European imports of high-viscosity PET include:
- Emerging markets like Ireland and Malta may continue to expand import volumes, driven by increasing industrial demand and recycling initiatives.
- With environmental regulations tightening, the focus might shift towards sustainable sourcing and recycling of PET materials, impacting import dynamics.
- Potential disruption in trade due to geopolitical factors or supply chain constraints, influencing import patterns and pricing.
- Innovations in PET applications, particularly in the packaging and tech industries, may drive higher demand and diversification in import sources.
Top countries in Import of Polyethylene Terephthalate in Primary Forms, Having a Viscosity Number Exceeding 78 ml/g by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 522,040,000 | 2023 | +5.96% | +2.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 473,230,000 | 2023 | +4.74% | +0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 292,290,000 | 2023 | +5.16% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 233,260,000 | 2023 | +3.89% | +5.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 150,070,000 | 2023 | +4.81% | +6.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 146,340,000 | 2023 | +3.56% | -0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 132,650,000 | 2023 | +2.5% | +7.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 127,780,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 125,420,000 | 2023 | +3.18% | +7.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 116,670,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.5% | View data |
