The European export market for agglomerated cork, measured in kilograms, is predominantly led by Portugal, which holds a substantial 90.71% share as of 2024. Despite a slight decline of 1.23% in its volume from the previous year, Portugal remains the dominant exporter. Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom follow, albeit with significantly smaller shares. Notable increases in export volumes are seen in Belgium and France, with growth rates of 22.37% and 16.36%, respectively, indicating a growing presence in the market. Conversely, Greece and Luxembourg experienced substantial declines.
Future trends to watch include the expanding contributions from the UK and Netherlands, each seeing increases above 6%, indicating potential long-term growth. Observation of Belgium's rapid increase could also signify a strategic strengthening within Europe. The decline in Denmark's volume and the drop in Southern European countries like Greece warn of potential shifts in trade dynamics.
Top countries in Export of Agglomerated Cork Blocks, Plates, Sheets and Strip Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 90.71 | 2023 | +5.02% | -1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2.5 | 2023 | -0.58% | -2.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1.89 | 2023 | +4.47% | +6.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1.51 | 2023 | +4.19% | +7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1 | 2023 | +16.83% | +22.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 0.56 | 2023 | -6.76% | -3.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 0.32 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.25 | 2023 | -53.52% | -17.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.23 | 2023 | -82.75% | -37.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.21 | 2023 | -5.44% | +16.36% | View data |
