The Netherlands leads the European imports of button moulds and parts, holding the majority share, though its import volume declined by 4.05% in 2023. Other notable importers like Italy, Spain, and Germany saw significant reductions, with Italy down by 12.88% and Germany by 15.2%. Conversely, Portugal and Romania experienced increases of 3.68% and 6.8% respectively. Estonia and Finland exhibited positive growth, with Estonia growing by 8.0% and Finland seeing a substantial 28.03% rise. Overall, the market showed a declining trend in 2023, influenced by trade adjustments and varying demand patterns.
Future trends to watch include:
- The continued leadership and potential recovery of the Netherlands in imports.
- Monitoring the impact of emerging economies like Romania and Finland, which show rising imports.
- Evaluating whether Portugal's positive growth trajectory will spur increased imports.
- Impact of inflation, trade tariffs, and industry innovation on import volumes across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Button Moulds and Other Parts of Buttons Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 89.12 | 2023 | +25% | -4.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2.43 | 2023 | -10.14% | -12.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1.88 | 2023 | -7.4% | -7.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1.7 | 2023 | -0.011% | -6.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1.18 | 2023 | +0.87% | -15.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 0.68 | 2023 | -8.26% | -15.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.59 | 2023 | +0.74% | +3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.5 | 2021 | +42.5% | -27.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.45 | 2023 | +2.11% | +6.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.28 | 2023 | -12.65% | -14.56% | View data |
