France leads the European import of glass fibres with 107.94 million kilograms in 2023, showing a 7.19% increase. Germany follows at a distant second with 39.827 million kilograms, up by 2.05%. Poland shows strong growth at 3.71%, now importing 20.7 million kilograms. Meanwhile, Denmark experienced a decline of 3.13%, but the imports still stood at 14.549 million kilograms. The United Kingdom and Spain also recorded moderate increases of 1.99% and 2.87%, respectively.
Emerging markets like Romania (17.27%), Lithuania (11.24%), and Estonia (13.39%) show strong growth, while notable decreases occurred in Slovakia (-8.55%), Greece (-16.24%), and Bulgaria (-5.23%).
Looking ahead, key trends to watch include increasing demand driven by industrial applications and technological advances. France is likely to keep its leading position, while Romania and Lithuania may continue to see significant growth. Sustainability and environmental regulations could impact future import trends and volumes throughout Europe.
Top countries in Import of Glass Fibres (Including Glass Wool and Articles Thereof) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 107,940,000 | 2023 | +12.33% | +7.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 39,827,000 | 2023 | +8.18% | +2.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 20,700,000 | 2023 | +3.6% | +3.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 14,549,000 | 2023 | +2.66% | -3.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 13,845,000 | 2023 | -1.08% | +1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 11,394,000 | 2023 | +1% | +2.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 10,634,000 | 2023 | +4.49% | +6.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 7,106,300 | 2023 | -2.54% | +1.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 6,751,500 | 2023 | +5.41% | +3.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 6,706,800 | 2023 | -1.3% | -1.19% | View data |
