In 2023, Poland led European imports of unvulcanized rubber compounded with carbon black or silica, with a 2.92% increase over the previous year. Spain followed, despite a slight decline of 0.76%. France, Germany, and Belgium showed mixed results, with minor shifts in import values. Notably, Lithuania and Cyprus experienced remarkable growth rates of over 34%, demonstrating emerging market expansion. Conversely, Ireland saw a significant reduction exceeding 21%, indicating potential market challenges. Over five years, compound annual growth rates favor market resilience, notably in Eastern Europe.
Looking forward, attention should be on Poland's consistent growth, emerging markets like Lithuania and Cyprus, potential rebounds in countries currently facing declines like Ireland, and ongoing sectoral innovations in unvulcanized rubber applications. External factors such as global economic conditions, supply chain shifts, and automotive industry demands will also influence future import trends across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Unvulcanised Rubber Compounded with Carbon Black or Silica by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 122,640,000 | 2023 | +3.23% | +2.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 96,571,000 | 2023 | +11.15% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 71,910,000 | 2023 | +7.5% | +1.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 65,292,000 | 2023 | +3.02% | -1.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 62,221,000 | 2023 | +9.37% | +0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 49,210,000 | 2023 | +7.81% | +0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 48,714,000 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 36,657,000 | 2023 | +1.72% | -2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 35,844,000 | 2023 | +2.36% | -2.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 34,574,000 | 2023 | +0.72% | -0.22% | View data |
