In 2023, Belgium led the European import of pile fabrics, terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted materials, showing a significant growth of 46.51%. Poland and the Netherlands also exhibited positive year-on-year growth, at 3.09% and 8.21% respectively. Conversely, countries like Italy and Portugal saw declines of 1.85% and 4.19% respectively. Ireland’s impressive growth of 16.93% stands out as well, highlighting a surge in import activities.
Future trends to watch:
- The continued expansion of Belgium’s share could drive competition among neighboring countries.
- Italy and Portugal may need strategies to counteract their declining trends.
- Monitoring Ireland’s growth trajectory may reveal emerging market opportunities or strategic shifts.
Top countries in Import of Pile Fabrics, Terry Fabrics, Knitted or Crocheted Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 14.76 | 2023 | +0.18% | +46.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.51 | 2023 | +2.16% | +3.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.22 | 2023 | +2.13% | -1.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.26 | 2023 | +1.07% | +8.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 9.25 | 2023 | +0.078% | +3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8.16 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 5.73 | 2023 | +4.1% | +5.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 5.53 | 2023 | -2.4% | -1.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.86 | 2023 | +7.2% | -4.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 3.15 | 2023 | -6.98% | -1.87% | View data |
