In 2023, Germany led European bentonite imports, holding 22.41% of the share by weight, trailed by the Netherlands at 16.22% and Poland at 12.13%. While Germany's growth was a modest 2.57%, the Netherlands experienced a significant increase of 19.3%, and Poland saw a rise of 4.97%. Conversely, the UK’s share decreased by 5.15%. Smaller nations like Malta showed promising growth, up by 7.22%. Over the past five years, larger markets demonstrated stability with Germany maintaining its dominance, while smaller countries have seen more dynamic changes.
Future trends indicate potential shifts in bentonite demand driven by environmental regulations and industrial applications. Watch for growth in emerging markets within Europe's smaller economies potentially enhancing their share, alongside technological advancements influencing import amounts in leading countries.
Top countries in Import of Bentonite Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.41 | 2023 | +2.49% | +2.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 16.22 | 2023 | +4.52% | +19.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.13 | 2023 | +3.04% | +4.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 9.52 | 2023 | +9.88% | +2.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.9 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.61 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.22 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.18 | 2023 | -3.29% | -5.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.04 | 2023 | +2.85% | +4.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 3.28 | 2023 |
