In 2023, Belgium led European imports of washing and cleaning preparations not packaged for retail sale, with Germany and the United Kingdom following. The United Kingdom showed the largest year-on-year increase at 17.14%, indicating significant growth potential. Germany, with a 2.41% increase, also demonstrated steady growth, whereas Sweden and Finland experienced declines, reflecting regional variations.
Key growth countries include Bulgaria, Estonia, and Denmark, with notable percentage increases of 7.12%, 7.68%, and 6.57%, respectively. Conversely, Malta experienced the most significant decline at -7.15%.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential for continued growth in countries exhibiting recent significant increases like the United Kingdom and Bulgaria.
- A close focus on regional economic developments influencing import demands, especially in countries with declining trends like Sweden and Finland.
- Impact of sustainability trends on demand for bulk imports in the cleaning preparations sector.
Top countries in Import of Washing Preparations and Cleaning Preparations, Not Packaged for Retail Sale Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 16.6 | 2023 | +8.79% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.12 | 2023 | +6.99% | +2.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.7 | 2023 | +3.87% | +17.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.44 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.97 | 2023 | +2.21% | -1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4.86 | 2023 | +6.46% | +0.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.7 | 2023 | +8.15% | +2.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.52 | 2023 | +3.14% | +2.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 3.66 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.32 | 2023 | +0.29% | -1.83% | View data |
