Spain leads European imports of worked vegetable or mineral carving material and products of wax or paraffin, with the highest volume of 12.91 million kilograms in 2023, maintaining stable growth with a year-on-year increase of 2.82%. Italy and Ireland showed significant growth in imports with increases of 42.78% and 35.61% respectively. Portugal's import volume surged by 62.44%, indicating a rising demand. Conversely, Slovakia, Austria, and the Netherlands experienced considerable declines. Despite a small decrease, countries like Malta recorded substantial improvements, registering the highest growth of 82.05% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include sustained demand growth in major importers like Spain and emerging markets such as Portugal. The increasing popularity of natural and sustainable materials may stimulate further expansion in these sectors. Monitoring geopolitical and economic developments will be crucial, as they may impact trade dynamics and lead to shifts in import volumes across different European nations.
Top countries in Import of Worked Vegetable or Mineral Carving Material, Articles of Wax or of Paraffin by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 12,907,000 | 2023 | +14.7% | +2.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 4,268,500 | 2023 | +24.52% | +42.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4,075,400 | 2023 | +2.88% | +10.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 2,760,300 | 2023 | +6.19% | +35.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,641,000 | 2023 | +1.72% | +9.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2,200,400 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2,141,000 | 2023 | +6.65% | +20.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1,465,300 | 2023 | +11.74% | +43.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,462,300 | 2023 | +5.83% | +12.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1,254,200 | 2023 | +15.87% | +62.44% | View data |
