In 2023, Spain led European imports of natural cork, debarked or roughly squared or in blocks, plates, sheets, or strip, marking a significant increase of 37.99% year-on-year. Portugal, while still a key player, experienced a slight decline of 0.23%. Noteworthy increases were seen in the Netherlands (19.53%), Ireland (93.2%), and especially Croatia (138.41%). Conversely, Bulgaria saw a considerable decrease of 10.26%, along with other declines in Lithuania (-13.84%) and Slovenia (-22.01%). Over the last five years, the market had a diverse CAGR, indicating varying growth and contraction rates across countries.
Looking ahead, the European import market for natural cork appears poised for growth driven by increased demand for sustainable materials. Monitoring technological advancements in processing and shifts in global trade agreements will be important. Additionally, the economic resilience of major importing nations like Spain and Portugal in response to external economic conditions will influence long-term trends. Environmental sustainability initiatives may also boost demand, potentially altering traditional supply channels.
Top countries in Import of Natural Cork, Debacked or Roughly Squared or in Blocks, Plates, Sheets or Strip by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 102,420,000 | 2023 | +48.4% | +37.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 44,122,000 | 2023 | +9.46% | -0.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,390,400 | 2023 | -1.1% | +3.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 4,351,900 | 2023 | +2.78% | +7.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2,686,400 | 2023 | +9.9% | +4.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2,148,200 | 2023 | +9.33% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 1,416,100 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,114,600 | 2023 | -24.13% | +1.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 734,790 | 2023 | +6.04% | +8.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 398,710 | 2023 | -2.16% | -4.98% | View data |
