In 2023, Germany led the European import of organic surface-active agents (except soap) with 13.59% share by kilograms, followed closely by Belgium and France. Over the past year, Belgium and Hungary showed notable growth, with imports rising by 7.89% and 5.52% respectively. Conversely, Italy and Portugal experienced declines. The UK, Poland, and the Netherlands maintained modest growth under 2%. Smaller markets like Estonia and Latvia posted high single-digit increases. However, Malta exhibited a sharp decline. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates a slight upward trend in most regions except Southern Europe, which showed stagnation.
Future trends to watch include the impact of eco-friendly regulations and sustainability initiatives, which may boost organic surface-active agent consumption. Emerging markets within Europe, such as in Eastern Europe, could display an increase in import volumes as industrial applications expand. European economic shifts and trade policies will also play critical roles in import dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Organic Surface-Active Agent (Except Soap) Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13.59 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 12.4 | 2023 | +3.42% | +7.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.01 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.015% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.89 | 2023 | +2.79% | +4.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 9.8 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 9.53 | 2023 | +0.22% | -1.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7.83 | 2023 | +0.28% | +1.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5.27 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.96 | 2023 | +2.68% | +5.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.03 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.64% | View data |
