In 2023, France led the European import of margarine and similar edible fats with 240.6 million kilograms, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in the UK (8.19%) and Portugal (6.8%), signifying a strong demand shift. Conversely, Italy and Lithuania experienced declines, with Italy contracting by 2.45% and Lithuania by 3.2%. Over the past five years, the overall growth pattern has been moderate, with variations among countries indicating differentiated market dynamics.
Looking to the future, several trends are worth monitoring:
- Potential growth in emerging Eastern European markets as dietary preferences evolve.
- The impact of sustainability and health-related trends on consumption patterns.
- Trade policy changes post-Brexit and their influence on UK imports.
- Economic fluctuations that could alter demand across major importers.
- The role of innovation in product offerings influencing market shares.
Top countries in Import of Margarine and Similar Edible Fats by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 240,600,000 | 2023 | +5.31% | +0.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 227,820,000 | 2023 | +4% | +0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 162,890,000 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 128,900,000 | 2023 | +2.67% | +8.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 118,580,000 | 2023 | +2.93% | +3.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 78,935,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | +3.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 71,205,000 | 2023 | +11.61% | +0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 70,032,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 68,416,000 | 2023 | +2.24% | +0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 60,236,000 | 2023 | +5.01% | +1.57% | View data |
