The Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany have been the largest importers of glycerol in Europe, with the Netherlands holding a significant share of 33.4%, though growth was modest at 2.93%. Denmark showed a robust increase of 21.82%, while Germany experienced a decrease of 12.23%. Several countries like Belgium and Italy showed slight growth, while Bulgaria, Portugal, and Finland saw notable increases in imports by over 27% and up to 112.59%. In contrast, some countries such as Poland, Slovenia, and Croatia reported declines.
Future trends to watch include the diversification in the supply chain and shifts towards more environmentally sustainable sourcing. Additionally, economic and regulatory changes could impact import growth in countries with previously high growth rates, such as Bulgaria and Portugal. Sustainability efforts may increase demand across Europe, potentially influencing the geographical distribution of imports.
Top countries in Import of Glycerol (Glycerine), Crude, Glycerol Waters and Glycerol Lyes Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 33.4 | 2023 | +2.55% | +2.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 20.03 | 2023 | +11.04% | +21.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15.57 | 2023 | -15.05% | -12.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 10.68 | 2023 | +3.14% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.62 | 2023 | +3.71% | +1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.21 | 2023 | +0.78% | +2.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 3.23 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 France | 1.99 | 2023 | +10.06% | +23.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.75 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.26 | 2023 | +0.48% | -0.53% | View data |
