The European import of lubricating preparations not containing petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oils, specifically for treating textiles, leather, hides, furskins, and other materials, showed diverse performances across countries in 2023. Italy led with a substantial share, despite a slight 2% decline, followed by Germany and France, the latter showing positive growth of 6.23%. Significant growth was noted in Lithuania (28.78%) and Estonia (28.78%), contrasting with declines in other regions like the UK (-12.94%) and Croatia (-29.53%).
Future trends to observe include the continued expansion in Eastern European countries, driven by competitive manufacturing costs and supportive trade policies. Additionally, increasing environmental awareness may drive demand for non-petroleum-based products, potentially reshaping market dynamics and contributing to further diversification of import sources.
Top countries in Import of Lubricating Preparations Not Containing Petroleum Oil or Bituminous Mineral Oils, Used for Treatment of Textiles, Leather, Hides, Furskins and Other Materials Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 26.86 | 2023 | +1.71% | -2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11.76 | 2023 | +6.33% | -2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.08 | 2023 | +4.53% | +6.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 9.92 | 2023 | +7.47% | -0.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.52 | 2023 | +6.49% | +1.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 5.5 | 2023 | -5.04% | -6.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.36 | 2023 | -0.25% | -4.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3.64 | 2023 | -1.16% | -4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.32 | 2023 | -1.46% | -3.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 3.04 | 2023 | +1.09% | -1.45% | View data |
