The European export market for gauze displayed significant variability across countries in 2023. Germany emerged as the top exporter with a notable increase of 9.61%. Italy faced a decline of 5.45%, while Portugal saw a substantial rise of 26.05%. Latvia experienced an extraordinary surge of 501.37%. Both the United Kingdom and Austria recorded positive growth, at 3.42% and 12.41% respectively, whereas France decreased by 15.36%. Belgium underwent a significant drop of 24.03%. Greece's export expanded by 58.32% and Poland by 21.95%. Lithuania, Denmark, and Luxembourg also saw double-digit growth rates, contrasting with Finland's decline of 7.41%.
Future trends to watch in the European gauze export market include innovations in medical textile technology, changes in global health policies, and shifting demand patterns that may influence exports. Anticipated recovery in certain declining markets and further growth in burgeoning areas could redefine Europe's export landscape in this sector.
Top countries in Export of Gauze by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,216,700 | 2023 | +21.29% | +9.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,229,300 | 2023 | +0.57% | -5.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 190,420 | 2023 | +12.79% | +26.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 157,300 | 2023 | +7.37% | +501.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 117,300 | 2023 | +2.23% | +3.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 106,670 | 2023 | +46.18% | +8.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 99,350 | 2023 | -13.8% | -15.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 91,800 | 2023 | +26.62% | +12.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 49,350 | 2023 | -23.67% | -24.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 29,680 | 2023 | +4.09% | +21.95% | View data |