In 2023, Spain led the European export market of twine, cordage, rope, or cables with a 23.37% share, experiencing a 4.86% growth from the previous year. Portugal and the Netherlands followed with shares of 17.62% and 14.85%, respectively, with the Netherlands showing a significant 23.51% increase. Germany's share slightly decreased by 0.82% to 11.87%. Denmark and Bulgaria saw substantial growth, with increases of 34.34% and 37.66%, respectively. In contrast, the United Kingdom faced a 100% decrease due to market exits or shifts. Italy, Austria, and Estonia also experienced declines.
Future trends to monitor include potential growth in Eastern European countries such as Latvia and Lithuania, which may rise from their current positions through technological advancements and competitive pricing. There is also an opportunity for innovation-driven growth in higher-value specialty cordage products across the EU, along with monitoring potential market re-entries or strategic shifts by countries with declining shares.
Top countries in Export of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Cables Articles Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 23.37 | 2023 | +2.55% | +4.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 17.62 | 2023 | +6.6% | +10.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 14.85 | 2023 | +1.94% | +23.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 11.87 | 2023 | +2.25% | -0.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.69 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3.79 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.49 | 2023 | -23.66% | +34.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 3.26 | 2023 | +5.99% | +11.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.09 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.64 | 2023 | +4.68% | +5.91% | View data |
