In 2023, Spain led the European import of natural cork with a 41.93% share by weight, followed by Slovakia and Portugal at 31.14% and 12.5%, respectively. Over the past year, notable increases were seen in Croatia (140.56%), Estonia (105.85%), and the Netherlands (68.8%), while declines were observed in Finland (-42.47%) and Romania (-31.3%). The last five years showed a compound annual growth rate that highlights Spain's growing dominance and the upward trend in Eastern European countries like Slovakia and Croatia, though volatility is present in smaller markets.
Looking ahead, factors to watch include economic fluctuations affecting demand, sustainability trends influencing cork usage, and market strategies by top importers like Spain and Slovakia. With growing interest in environmental benefits, countries with existing import infrastructure may expand to capture evolving market dynamics and growing applications in various industries.
Top countries in Import of Natural Cork, Debacked or Roughly Squared, in Rectangular or Square Blocks, Plates, Sheets or Strips Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 41.93 | 2023 | +11.74% | +22.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 31.14 | 2023 | +2.79% | +7.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 12.5 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.002% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 9.97 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.31 | 2023 | +6.53% | +8.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 2.27 | 2023 | +1.36% | -2.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.46 | 2023 | +23.82% | +40.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.29 | 2023 | +4.82% | +40.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.28 | 2023 | -12.34% | +0.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.24 | 2021 | +68% | -19.36% | View data |
