The Netherlands dominates the European export market for orthophthalic acid esters, holding a significant 89.55% share by volume in 2023. Italy and Spain follow, albeit with much lower percentages at 4.91% and 1.05%, respectively. Germany and France's shares are nearly marginal. In terms of year-on-year variation, the Netherlands saw a decline of 4.86%, while Italy recorded a 7.98% decrease and Finland a substantial 24.88% drop. Surprisingly, Austria showed a remarkable increase of 35.83%, diverging from the general trend.
Looking ahead, changes in environmental regulations and shifts in global industrial demands could impact this market. Monitoring how leading exporters adapt to such factors, as well as shifts in intra-European trade policies, will be critical for future assessments.
Top countries in Export of Orthophthalic Acid Esters Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 89.55 | 2023 | -1.42% | -4.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 4.91 | 2023 | -11.88% | -7.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1.05 | 2021 | -10.6% | -22.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 0.34 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 France | 0.32 | 2023 | -1.74% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.18 | 2023 | -36.82% | -24.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 0.11 | 2023 | +8.41% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.035 | 2023 | +33.29% | -13.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.029 | 2023 | +4.37% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.027 | 2023 | +1.47% | -9.8% | View data |
