The 2023 data for European benzene imports demonstrates Belgium as the leader with 857.31 million kilograms, followed by the Netherlands and Spain. While Belgium saw a slight decline, Spain experienced a notable increase. Germany and the Netherlands had slight decreases, while France and Italy observed moderate growth. The UK showed a commendable rise. In Eastern Europe, Greece and Slovenia had remarkable leaps, while Finland and Poland faced notable declines. Smaller markets like Sweden showed substantial percentage growth despite low absolute values.
Looking towards the future, watch for potential impacts of European regulatory changes on benzene demand. Moreover, economic recovery and energy transition initiatives could shift the import dynamics across different countries, potentially altering the balance of benzene trade significantly over the coming years.
Top countries in Import of Benzene by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 857,310,000 | 2023 | +5.21% | -0.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 683,190,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | -0.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 485,690,000 | 2023 | +9.96% | +10.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 368,710,000 | 2023 | -3.25% | -1.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 271,360,000 | 2023 | +8.29% | +3.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 235,120,000 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 194,860,000 | 2023 | +2.28% | +4.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 183,550,000 | 2023 | +3.5% | +2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 103,390,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Finland | 18,789,000 | 2023 | +12.08% | -7.22% | View data |
