In 2023, Germany led Europe's import of o-Xylene with 140.04 million kg, a 4.4% increase from the previous year. Italy and Belgium followed, both witnessing positive growths of 1.77% and 4.04%, respectively. The Netherlands experienced a notable surge of 36.34% in o-Xylene imports. Conversely, Austria and Sweden saw slight declines of 1.92% and 0.16%, respectively. Smaller markets like France and Ireland recorded significant increases, whereas Bulgaria saw a 6.01% drop. The UK and Luxembourg also noted improvements in their import numbers of o-Xylene in 2023.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in demand driven by regulatory changes regarding chemical imports in Europe. The increasing emphasis on sustainability might influence production processes, likely altering import patterns as countries seek greener alternatives to traditional materials like o-Xylene. Additionally, economic developments within individual nations could impact import volumes, particularly in countries like the Netherlands and Germany, where fluctuations in industrial output could significantly affect imports.
Top countries in Import of o-Xylene by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 140,040,000 | 2023 | +4.7% | +4.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 103,070,000 | 2023 | +6.84% | +1.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 76,039,000 | 2023 | +8.1% | +4.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 36,990,000 | 2023 | +3.52% | +36.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 33,317,000 | 2023 | -0.27% | -1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 24,049,000 | 2023 | +2.53% | -0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 4,866,000 | 2023 | -2.98% | -6.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2,914,000 | 2023 | +6.38% | +31.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 243,610 | 2021 | +582.11% | +77.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 171,670 | 2023 | -48.43% | +8.65% | View data |
