In 2023, Belgium led European imports of acetic acid, reaching approximately 794 million kilograms, followed by Germany at 400 million kilograms. Notable year-on-year import changes included a 16.72% increase in Austria and a 27.81% decline in Slovakia. Poland, with a 3.32% growth, and Romania, with 3.77%, showed positive trends, while Italy and Hungary experienced significant declines of 9.71% and 8.61%, respectively.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential growth in Eastern Europe, influenced by Romania and Poland's upward momentum.
- Technological innovations in sustainable acetic acid production could shift import dynamics.
- Market fluctuations due to economic changes and regulatory shifts in EU countries.
- Demand fluctuations depending on varying industrial needs across different nations.
Top countries in Import of Acetic Acid by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 793,840,000 | 2023 | +3.72% | -1.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 399,910,000 | 2023 | +0.48% | -3.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 92,479,000 | 2023 | +1.4% | -4.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 79,669,000 | 2023 | +3.77% | +3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 50,769,000 | 2023 | -0.31% | -2.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 31,794,000 | 2023 | +5.02% | -5.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 26,172,000 | 2023 | +7.56% | -4.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 23,292,000 | 2023 | -5.61% | -9.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 15,909,000 | 2023 | +1.41% | +0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 12,194,000 | 2023 | -8.51% | -8.46% | View data |
