In 2023, the largest importers of cotton woven fabrics used for medical gauzes, bandages, and dressings were Czechia, Spain, and France. Spain and Bulgaria saw a significant decline in imports, with a drop of 13.41% and 12.15% year-on-year respectively. Greece and Hungary experienced the sharpest declines, while Malta's imports soared by 250.92%. Remarkably, Sweden and Estonia also observed substantial increases of 86.64% and 94.93%. The five-year CAGR for these imports suggests stagnant or slow growth trends, with Latvia and Italy showing modest positive trends.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in medical textiles, the rising demand for sustainable materials, and potential shifts in manufacturing and supply chain dynamics due to changing geopolitical factors. Monitoring trade agreements and import regulations will be crucial for predicting import patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Cotton Woven Fabrics Weighing at Most 100 g/m² Used for Medical Gauzes, Bandages and Dressings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czechia | 15,653,000 | 2021 | |||
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15,097,000 | 2023 | -20.2% | -13.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11,904,000 | 2021 | +25.59% | -3.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 10,949,000 | 2023 | -7.18% | -12.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 5,700,200 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 4,623,000 | 2021 | -19.8% | +21.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 3,849,700 | 2021 | +7.91% | -6.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3,331,600 | 2023 | -3.28% | +2.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2,084,700 | 2023 | -13.32% | -1.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 699,170 | 2023 | -29% | -23.76% | View data |
