In 2023, significant shifts characterized the European import of carded or combed cotton. Spain led in volume with 14.787 million kg, despite a slight decline of 3.57%. The United Kingdom followed, experiencing a 4.51% decrease. Poland and France saw increases of 3.05% and 7.06%, respectively. Notably, the Netherlands and Estonia made impressive gains at 15.82% and 8.19%, while Slovakia, Greece, and Sweden showed strong upward trends. Conversely, Austria and Bulgaria faced substantial declines.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of sustainable practices on import volumes and emerging markets driving demand. Watch for economic or policy shifts influencing cotton trade dynamics in European countries.
Top countries in Import of Carded or Combed Cotton by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 14,787,000 | 2023 | +1.18% | -3.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9,951,200 | 2023 | -1.91% | -4.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8,721,300 | 2023 | +3.41% | +3.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6,186,700 | 2023 | +3.45% | +7.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,366,700 | 2023 | +32.81% | +15.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 906,460 | 2023 | +10.28% | +8.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 731,500 | 2023 | +21.74% | +7.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 703,270 | 2023 | -1.08% | -0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 489,100 | 2023 | +2.29% | +3.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 308,030 | 2023 | +4.01% | +24.98% | View data |
