The European import landscape for corks and stoppers not intended for sparkling wine, notably of agglomerated cork, sees France leading among importers with 33.25% share in kilograms, followed by Greece and Spain. Remarkably, the United Kingdom saw a significant year-on-year surge of 140.36% in 2023. Conversely, countries like Belgium, Bulgaria, and Austria observed declines, with Luxembourg experiencing the largest drop at -39.63%. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) points to fluctuating trends in the import volumes across various countries.
Future trends to watch include potential increases from countries with recent high growth rates such as Greece and Ireland. Additionally, the continuous rise of sustainable material use in the packaging industry could affect demand dynamics. The increasing focus on environmental considerations may drive more European countries to explore agglomerated corks for non-sparkling wine uses.
Top countries in Import of Corks and Stoppers Not for Sparkling Wine, of Agglomerated Cork Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 33.25 | 2023 | +2.85% | +5.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 24.78 | 2023 | +60.02% | +100.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15.19 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.86 | 2023 | +3.37% | +3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.16 | 2023 | +7.17% | +140.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.04 | 2023 | +0.9% | +2.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 2.03 | 2023 | +9.76% | +7.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 0.93 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.57 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.49 | 2023 | +4.98% | -5.45% | View data |
