In 2023, Italy led European imports in headgear of rubber or plastic excluding safety headgear, followed by Spain and the UK. Italy and Spain showed moderate growth rates of 2.04% and 2.28%, respectively. Noteworthy declines were observed in the UK and Germany, with decreases of 2.94% and 2.49%. Strong growth was recorded in smaller markets like Slovenia and Ireland, each over 5%, while Sweden and Denmark saw drops of 7.97% and 4.45%, respectively. The Netherlands experienced a significant decline of 40.16%.
Future trends to watch include the stabilization of demand in larger markets and a potential resurgence in the Netherlands. Countries like Slovenia and Ireland are likely to continue observing rapid growth, driven by increased consumer demand and competitive pricing. Innovations and sustainable practices in headgear manufacturing may also influence market dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Headgear of Rubber or Plastic (Excluding Safety Headgear) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 51,663,000 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 30,585,000 | 2023 | +1.93% | +2.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 18,486,000 | 2023 | -3.43% | -2.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 17,598,000 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 16,243,000 | 2023 | +5.21% | +2.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 16,093,000 | 2023 | -2.68% | -2.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 10,625,000 | 2023 | +5.07% | +5.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 10,286,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | +5.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 6,752,600 | 2023 | +4.33% | +2.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 5,761,400 | 2023 | +3% | +4.11% | View data |
