Based on the 2023 data, the Netherlands remains the largest importer of ethylbenzene, despite experiencing a slight decline of -0.3%. China and Poland follow, with notable increases in their import shares by 4.54% and 0.56%, respectively. Italy showed significant growth at 6.31%, whereas Belgium faced a decline of -3.45%. Indonesia and Kuwait saw exceptional increases in their imports by 198.73% and 131.3%, respectively. In contrast, major decreases were observed in Canada (-8.88%) and the Czech Republic (-17.43%). Other countries with significant percentage changes include Argentina with a 5.7% rise and Mexico with a -9.68% fall.
Despite fluctuating trends, the overall global import of ethylbenzene remains concentrated in a few countries, with the majority showing subtle variations. Future trends to watch include potential continued increases in the Asian markets such as China and Indonesia, as well as observing the potential stabilization of the European imports led by the Netherlands and Poland. Market dynamics in countries like Kuwait and other emerging markets will also be crucial to monitor.
Top countries in Import of Ethylbenzene Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 43.1 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 28.82 | 2023 | +5.98% | +4.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 16 | 2023 | +1.41% | +0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.75 | 2023 | +5.23% | +2.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2.73 | 2023 | +4.27% | +6.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1.39 | 2023 | +2.27% | -3.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 0.71 | 2023 | +2.94% | +198.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Argentina | 0.63 | 2023 | +5.67% | +5.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Saudi Arabia | 0.48 | 2023 | +5.69% | +1.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 0.42 | 2023 | -0.63% | -8.88% | View data |
