In analyzing the 2023 data of European imports of essential oils by country (expressed in kilograms), Belgium leads with a 26.19% share, followed by the United Kingdom at 20.98%, France at 9.93%, and Germany at 7.7%. Other notable importers include the Netherlands (5.41%), Denmark (5.09%), and Spain (4.81%). Italy (3.85%) and Poland (3.55%) also contribute significantly.
Year-on-year variations highlight significant changes: Germany experienced a substantial increase of 2190%, Belgium by 46.57%, and Greece by 19.52%, while Austria (-0.75%) and Sweden (-8.38%) faced declines. The United Kingdom saw a 6.29% rise, and among smaller importers, Malta increased by 10.72%, and Luxembourg by 19.5%.
Future trends to watch include Germany's outsize growth, potential stabilization in the primary markets, and increasing contributions from emerging markets like Malta and Luxembourg. Watch for shifts in trade policies and economic conditions impacting these trends.
Top countries in Import of Essential Oils Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 26.19 | 2023 | +64.99% | +46.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.98 | 2023 | +4.43% | +6.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.93 | 2023 | +3.55% | +4.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.7 | 2023 | +3.4% | +2190% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.41 | 2023 | +4.88% | +5.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 5.09 | 2023 | +14.09% | +3.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.81 | 2023 | +4.12% | +5.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.85 | 2023 | +1.87% | +4.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.55 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.67 | 2023 | +4.27% | +7.39% | View data |
