In 2023, the Netherlands led European White Spirit stocks with 62.34 thousand metric tons, followed distantly by Germany at 11.63 thousand metric tons. Poland showed the most impressive growth (20.1%) while Belgium and Spain experienced slight declines. The UK saw a significant decrease (-14.59%), and France witnessed the most precipitous drop (-33.66%). Greece marked the highest increase at 47.2%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates moderate to variable trends with some countries stabilizing while others are rapidly changing.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery and restocking strategies in declining markets like the UK and France.
- Sustained growth in Eastern European countries, particularly Poland and Greece.
- Impact of regulatory and economic policies on production and stock distribution across Europe.
Top countries in White Spirit Opening Stock Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 62.34 | 2023 | +8.75% | +9.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11.63 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.62 | 2023 | +10.93% | +20.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.31 | 2023 | -4.08% | -1.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 3.36 | 2023 | +2.59% | +4.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2.24 | 2023 | 0% | -3.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2.24 | 2023 | -16.67% | -14.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1.4 | 2023 | +1.39% | +5.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.8 | 2023 | -1.97% | +6.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.45 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
