In 2023, Germany led European imports of agglomerated cork with a 47.21% share of the market, but experienced a slight decline of 1.62% year-on-year. Belgium saw the most significant growth, with an increase of 29.26%, securing the second position with a 12.65% share. Other notable increases were seen in France (12.69%), Finland (7.65%), and Sweden (47.03%). Conversely, Greece, Bulgaria, and Malta experienced declines of 11.3%, 18.15%, and 26.54%, respectively, indicating shifting dynamics in the import landscape.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries like Sweden and Ireland, which showed significant increases in imports last year. Meanwhile, stability or further decline in markets such as Germany, along with emerging growth from Belgium and Finland, could reshape the European import landscape of agglomerated cork in the coming years. Monitoring economic factors, sustainability practices, and changes in agricultural outputs will be critical in predicting these future trends.
Top countries in Import of Agglomerated Cork Blocks, Plates, Sheets and Strip Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 47.21 | 2023 | -3.28% | -1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 12.65 | 2023 | +24.92% | +29.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.28 | 2023 | +8.9% | +0.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.28 | 2023 | +10.52% | +12.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 7.09 | 2023 | +3.02% | -1.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 6.46 | 2023 | +11.67% | +7.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.46 | 2023 | +1.81% | +4.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.03 | 2023 | +12.24% | +5.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.93 | 2023 | -5.79% | +0.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 1.94 | 2023 |
