In 2024, Germany leads the European import of polyurethanes in primary forms with a share of 15.78%, followed by Italy at 12.98%, and France at 8.37%. Spain (8.25%) and Poland (7.03%) round out the top five. Notably, Slovakia (6.39%) and Belgium (6.72%) show significant import activity. Among the notable year-on-year variations, Slovakia experienced a remarkable increase of 32.17%, while Estonia saw a significant rise of 14.41%. Conversely, Ireland faced a decline of 7.32%, and Latvia showed a drop of 1.84%. The CAGR over the last five years indicates sustained growth in most regions, with a few exceptions showing slight declines.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in emerging markets like Slovakia and Estonia. There's also a need to monitor the impact of economic shifts in major markets like Germany and Italy, as well as technological advancements that may influence import dynamics in the polyurethane sector. Sustainability and regulatory factors will likely play crucial roles in shaping the future import landscape.
Top countries in Import of Polyurethanes in Primary Forms Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.78 | 2023 | +1.38% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.98 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.37 | 2023 | +2.37% | +3.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.25 | 2023 | +8.12% | +0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.03 | 2023 | +2.68% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 6.72 | 2023 | +5.16% | +4.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 6.39 | 2023 | +5.74% | +32.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 6.32 | 2023 | +0.59% | +3.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 5.31 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 4.09 | 2023 |
