In 2023, Italy led the European import market for non-cellular polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip with 15.21% share by kilogram. It was followed by Poland and Germany with 10.37% and 9.97% respectively. Year-over-year, Denmark exhibited the most significant growth at 14.32%, while Cyprus experienced the largest decline, dropping by 15.95%. In terms of long-term trends, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Germany have seen slight declines. Conversely, Finland and Poland have shown steady growth.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in demand for sustainable materials, driving higher imports from countries with strong recycling policies. Technological advancements in manufacturing may also shift import dynamics as countries aim to reduce carbon footprints and adhere to European environmental policies.
Top countries in Import of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil, Strip of Polyesters Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 15.21 | 2023 | -1.39% | +0.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 10.37 | 2023 | +3.6% | +3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.97 | 2023 | +2.77% | -4.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.17 | 2023 | +6.05% | +1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 9 | 2023 | +4.83% | +14.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 8.94 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 7.47 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 5.83 | 2023 | -5.66% | -5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 5.3 | 2023 | -1.44% | -3.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.99 | 2023 | +20.54% | +1.44% | View data |
