In 2023, Germany was the leading importer of vulcanised rubber tubes, pipes, and hoses in Europe, despite a slight decrease in import share of 2.01%. The United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, and Italy followed, with the Netherlands showing a significant increase of 12.7%. Several other countries, including Poland and Denmark, experienced moderate growth. Smaller markets such as Cyprus and Malta saw notable increases in import shares, reflecting diversification and possibly expansion within niche markets.
Future trends to watch include increased imports by the Netherlands and sustained growth in emerging markets like Cyprus and Malta, suggesting potential shifts in geographic demand and market dynamics for vulcanised rubber products in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Vulcanised Rubber Other than Hard Rubber Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.98 | 2023 | +5.16% | -2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9.76 | 2023 | +1.9% | +4.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.09 | 2023 | -0.077% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.54 | 2023 | +10.9% | +12.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.46 | 2023 | +4.69% | -1.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.07 | 2023 | +3.05% | +4.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.03 | 2023 | +1.13% | -1.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.95 | 2023 | +9.42% | -0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 5.59 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.14 | 2023 | +3.72% | -1.27% | View data |
