The European market for polyurethanes in primary forms is dominated by Germany with the largest share, even though it experienced a minor decline in 2023. Other significant players include Belgium and Italy, but both faced contrasting trends with Belgium declining and Italy rising slightly. The UK and Netherlands saw strong increases, while Spain saw a noticeable decrease. France experienced a positive growth, and smaller markets like Greece, Poland, and Finland demonstrated impressive percentage gains despite their smaller market shares. The overall market appears diverse with varying trends across different countries.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the UK and Netherlands, driven by their recent positive momentum, alongside the continuously improving share of smaller markets like Finland and Lithuania. Meanwhile, monitoring developments in Spain and Germany, where declines occurred, will be crucial for understanding the stability of polyurethanes production throughout Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Polyurethanes in Primary Forms Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 34.13 | 2023 | +4.04% | -0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 22.21 | 2023 | +5.49% | -0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.58 | 2023 | -1.14% | +0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.14 | 2023 | +2.12% | +3.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.55 | 2023 | +4.54% | +3.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.49 | 2023 | -2.79% | -4.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.84 | 2023 | +5% | +6.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 1.6 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.52 | 2023 | +3.68% | +1.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.31 | 2023 | +3.93% | +5.32% | View data |
