In 2023, Germany led European exports of specialized lubricating preparations, exporting 101.55 million kg, followed by Italy with significant growth of 27.39% year-on-year, reaching 87.852 million kg. France showed a decrease of 10.65%, while Belgium notably ceased exports. Spain and Poland experienced substantial increases of 17.39% and 19.95%, respectively. Smaller markets like Malta saw a dramatic rise of 76.8%, although from a much lower base. Over five years, the data suggests stable growth led by Germany and emerging growth from Italy and Poland, while France and Belgium indicate potential challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Italy driven by innovation and increasing demand in emerging markets.
- Potential recovery of the Belgian market, depending on regulatory and economic factors.
- Increasing competition from non-European producers in the global market.
- Impact of European environmental regulations on production and export strategies.
Top countries in Export of Lubricating Preparations Not Containing Petroleum Oil or Bituminous Mineral Oils, Not Used for Treatment of Textiles, Leather, Hides, Furskins and Other Materials by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 101,550,000 | 2023 | +2.36% | +4.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 87,852,000 | 2023 | -11.64% | +27.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 25,357,000 | 2023 | -0.23% | -10.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 13,628,000 | 2023 | +9.63% | +2.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9,249,100 | 2023 | -2.39% | +17.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 8,251,400 | 2023 | -48.54% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 8,086,500 | 2023 | +4.61% | +19.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 5,048,600 | 2023 | +2.2% | -3.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 3,259,400 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 2,910,700 | 2023 | +3.83% | +4.93% | View data |
