In 2023, Germany remained the top importer of slivers, rovings, yarn, and chopped strands of glass fibre in Europe with a share of 29.15%. The Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium followed, capturing notable shares of 11.16%, 10.94%, and 10.92% respectively. France and Spain also maintained considerable import levels at 7.21% and 6.07%. Smaller markets such as Malta saw a significant year-over-year growth rate of 59.5%, while others like Finland and Cyprus experienced substantial increases of 71.64% and 18.48% respectively.
Key future trends to watch for in this sector include:
- Continued strong growth in smaller markets due to industrial expansion and increased demand for glass fibre materials.
- Potential changes in the share distribution as developing economies increase in manufacturing capabilities.
- Technological advancements in product quality and supply chain efficiencies could affect import levels.
Top countries in Import of Slivers, Rovings, Yarn and Chopped Strands of Glass Fibre Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.15 | 2023 | +2.44% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.16 | 2023 | +8.68% | +0.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.94 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 10.92 | 2023 | +1.9% | +6.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.21 | 2023 | +5.86% | +0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.07 | 2023 | +3.79% | +0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.12 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.0076% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.48 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.48 | 2023 | +7.11% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 1.86 | 2023 |
