In 2023, Germany led European imports of acrylic polymers in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), maintaining a dominant position with a share of 16.35%. Italy and Poland followed, each experiencing notable increases: Italy by 4.16% and Poland by 2.18%. Significant growth was also observed in Belgium and Spain, with Belgium showing the highest increase at 6.49%. Conversely, Hungary and Malta saw modest declines. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate indicates a steady upward trend in overall import volume across Europe.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in major importers like Germany and Italy driven by industrial demand. Sustainability factors and innovation in polymer applications may drive increased imports, while geopolitical and economic shifts could influence market stability and distribution patterns.
Top countries in Import of Acrylic Polymers in Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.35 | 2023 | +3.07% | +0.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 11.66 | 2023 | +2.24% | +4.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.62 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.58 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 9.06 | 2023 | +3.24% | +6.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 8.32 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.31 | 2023 | +2.47% | +4.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 5.8 | 2023 | +0.12% | +2.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 4.31 | 2023 | +1.99% | +4.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 3.54 | 2023 |
