In 2024, Germany led European imports of vulcanised solid rubber articles with a 21.36% share. France and Belgium followed, holding 12.15% and 11.64% respectively. Between 2023 and 2024, Belgium saw a significant growth of 23.89%. Leading growth among smaller markets were Luxembourg and Lithuania with 13.42% and 7.45% increases, respectively. In contrast, Slovakia and Croatia saw declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued strong growth in Belgium, possibly due to shifts in supply chains.
- Potential stabilization in Slovakia and Croatia post-reduction phase.
- Emerging market dynamics in Ireland and Eastern Europe affecting import shares as their growth accelerates.
Top countries in Import of Articles of Vulcanised Solid Rubber Other than for Tractors and Motor Vehicles Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.36 | 2023 | +8% | +2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.15 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 11.64 | 2023 | +20.25% | +23.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.83 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.76 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.08 | 2023 | +9.58% | +2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.05 | 2023 | +2.74% | +4.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.69 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 4.45 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.8 | 2023 | +7.38% | +0.076% | View data |
