The European import of phosphates and polyphosphates in 2023 was dominated by Germany, contributing nearly 19.42%, followed by the Netherlands and Belgium at 10.92% and 8.88%, respectively. While countries like Ireland and Sweden saw impressive year-on-year growth of 13.79% and 49.14%, others like Spain and Estonia experienced declines of -0.87% and -2.13% respectively. Notably, Slovenia and Slovakia faced the most significant reductions among the smaller markets.
Looking toward the future, watch for potential market shifts influenced by regulatory changes, developments in sustainable agriculture, and technological advancements in industrial processing, which may alter the demand and supply dynamics of phosphate imports in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Phosphates and Polyphosphates Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.42 | 2023 | +2.04% | +3.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 10.92 | 2023 | +9.5% | +8.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 8.88 | 2023 | +4.64% | +2.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.82 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.17 | 2023 | +1.7% | +1.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 7.71 | 2023 | +7.6% | +1.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 6.39 | 2023 | +7.14% | +1.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4.08 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.83 | 2023 | -2.48% | -0.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 3.02 | 2023 | +1.78% | -2.13% | View data |