In 2023, European imports of refractory cements, mortars, concretes, and similar compositions by kilogram were led by France, with the highest share at 18.83%, followed by Belgium and Germany at 9.93% and 8.23%, respectively. Despite a marginal decrease, Germany remains competitive alongside Austria, which showed significant growth of 8.18%. The UK and Luxembourg reported notable declines. Over the past year, Cyprus (13.24%) and Croatia (13.53%) saw strong growth, while Denmark experienced a sharp decline of 18.56%.
Future trends to monitor include France's continued leadership in import shares, potential shifts in the UK's import strategies amidst decreasing shares, and the resilience of smaller markets like Croatia and Cyprus. Market-responsive strategies from countries with growing imports, such as Spain and the Netherlands, will also be essential as they leverage their upward trajectories.
Top countries in Import of Refractory Cements, Mortars, Concretes and Similar Compositions Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 18.83 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 9.93 | 2023 | +8.4% | +5.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.23 | 2023 | -0.082% | -1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7.94 | 2023 | +3.37% | +8.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 7 | 2023 | -0.52% | -3.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.96 | 2023 | +6.43% | -1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.38 | 2023 | +2.98% | +0.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 5.18 | 2023 | +3.85% | +4.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 4.24 | 2023 | +1.92% | +7.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.98 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.75% | View data |
