In 2023, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the top European importers of motor vehicles, with Germany leading despite experiencing a decrease of 3.54% year-on-year. In contrast, France showed a slight increase of 0.82%, while the United Kingdom saw a significant decline of 6.29%. Malta exhibited the most dramatic growth at 177.61%, while Ireland also showcased a robust increase of 26.72%. Conversely, Slovakia and Romania faced substantial reductions, at -16.71% and -9.28% respectively.
Notable trends include a growing demand in countries like Malta and Ireland and moderate growth in France and Poland. Conversely, countries such as Slovakia and Romania showed a consistent decline. Over the last five years, varied market dynamics and economic factors have shaped these trends, indicating a fluctuating but overall stable European vehicle import market.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of emerging technologies and electric vehicles on traditional fossil-fueled vehicle imports, potential shifts due to economic changes post-2023, and the evolving regulatory landscape that may influence the import patterns of different European nations.
Top countries in Import of Motor Vehicle by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,469,100 | 2023 | +1.8% | -3.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,901,700 | 2023 | +5.57% | +0.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,541,800 | 2023 | -3.94% | -6.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,202,400 | 2023 | +4.63% | +0.044% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,990,400 | 2023 | +12.54% | -1.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,935,700 | 2023 | +7.12% | -2.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 1,458,000 | 2023 | +84.7% | +177.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 925,710 | 2023 | +5.28% | +0.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 830,820 | 2023 | +2.7% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 665,720 | 2023 | +27.26% | +26.72% | View data |
