In 2023, the Netherlands led the European export of sodium hydroxide, contributing 45.25% to the region's total, followed by Belgium (25.04%), and Hungary (10.06%). Year-on-year variations highlight significant growth in Italy (22.69%), Greece (36.28%), Sweden (36.43%), and Latvia (74.96%). In contrast, Cyprus saw a notable decline of 22.41%. Long-term, fluctuations in smaller markets like Luxembourg and Ireland indicate potential instability, whereas stable growth in larger markets like the Netherlands and Hungary suggests a more predictable pattern.
Future trends to monitor include the sustainability of growth in smaller emerging markets, the impact of environmental regulations on production and export processes, and potential shifts in trade dynamics due to economic or geopolitical factors impacting the export landscape of oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides in Europe.
Top countries in Export of Oxides, Hydroxides and Peroxides Share by Country (Kilograms of Sodium Hydroxide)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 45.25 | 2023 | +1.29% | +3.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 25.04 | 2023 | -0.25% | -1.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 10.06 | 2023 | +2.51% | +4.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4.66 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.36 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2.75 | 2023 | +14.9% | +22.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.65 | 2023 | +3.15% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.54 | 2023 | +10.96% | +7.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.81 | 2023 | -0.23% | +10.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.27 | 2023 | -0.3% | +2.4% | View data |
