In 2023, Belgium led the European exports of headgear made of rubber or plastic, excluding safety headgear, with a dominant market share of 32.28%, followed by Germany at 17.61%, and Slovenia at 14.46%. Notable growth in exports was seen in Slovenia with a 6.62% increase, and significant reductions were observed in the United Kingdom with a decline of 7.37%. Portugal saw a substantial growth rate of 10.37%, while Sweden experienced a sharp decline of 13.84% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential further growth in Portugal, given its double-digit increase in 2023.
- Continued vigilance on the declining UK export trend, which may signal shifting market dynamics.
- The resilience of central European countries like Slovenia and Hungary, which showed strong growth, could shape future export patterns.
Top countries in Export of Headgear of Rubber or Plastic (Excluding Safety Headgear) Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 32.28 | 2023 | +5.51% | +3.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.61 | 2023 | +2.45% | +2.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 14.46 | 2023 | +5.41% | +6.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.54 | 2023 | +3.95% | +3.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.78 | 2023 | -0.51% | +6.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.31 | 2023 | -3.4% | -7.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.1 | 2023 | +3.16% | -0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 2.71 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.6 | 2023 | +2.89% | +10.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1.31 | 2023 | -12.75% | View data |
