In 2023, France dominated the European import of builder’s fittings and mountings intended for permanent installation of plastics, accounting for 19.61% of the market. The United Kingdom and Belgium followed with 8.29% and 7.73%, respectively. Notable year-on-year growth was observed in Spain and Italy, with increases of 12.62% and 15.23% respectively. Conversely, Ireland experienced a decline of 5.84%. Luxemberg showed significant growth at 21.66%, indicating potential shifts in smaller markets.
Future trends to watch include emerging growth in traditionally smaller markets such as Greece and Latvia, which showed strong recent growth rates. Additionally, monitoring fluctuations in key markets like France and the United Kingdom will be crucial, given their dominant market positions. Environmental legislation across Europe may further influence demand for plastic fittings, steering towards more sustainable materials.
Top countries in Import of Builder's Fittings and Mountings Intended for Permanent Installation of Plastics Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 19.61 | 2023 | +3.72% | +5.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 8.29 | 2023 | -1.67% | +1.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 7.73 | 2023 | +13.25% | +9.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.56 | 2023 | +8.7% | +5.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.88 | 2023 | +0.7% | +8.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 5.06 | 2023 | +6.98% | -5.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.99 | 2023 | +3.65% | +2.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 4.53 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 4.39 | 2023 | +13.01% | +12.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 4.24 | 2023 | +11.46% | +15.23% | View data |
