In 2024, Belgium leads European imports of methacrylic acid esters with 289.7 million kilograms, reflecting a significant increase of 17.58% year-on-year. The Netherlands and Germany follow with imports of 141.55 and 60.065 million kilograms, showing slight decreases from the previous year. France and Italy also report minor declines, while Spain experiences a moderate growth of 4.13%. Noteworthy increases are seen in countries like Finland and Greece, marking growth rates of 11.8% and 12.06% respectively. Conversely, Bulgaria faces a substantial decrease of 24.25%, and the UK sees a notable decline of 14.04%.
Future trends to watch involve Belgium potentially consolidating its leading position. Meanwhile, the growth in countries like Finland and Greece could hint at increased consumption or industrial usage. Monitoring economic conditions and industrial demand across Europe will be crucial to understanding the dynamics of methacrylic acid ester imports. Additionally, stable or recovering economies in larger markets like the UK and Germany could shift short-to-medium-term import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Methacrylic Acid Esters by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 289,700,000 | 2023 | +36.74% | +17.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 141,550,000 | 2023 | +1.38% | -2.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 60,065,000 | 2023 | -3.34% | -0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 58,214,000 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 36,095,000 | 2023 | +2% | +4.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 14,183,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | -3.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 12,128,000 | 2023 | +1.86% | +4.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 11,200,000 | 2023 | +3.34% | +1.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 6,054,000 | 2023 | -7.8% | -14.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 5,072,100 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.94% | View data |
