The European import of man-made fibers in 2023 showed Germany leading, albeit with a slight decline, while Italy, Spain, and Poland grew mildly. Denmark and Estonia experienced significant growth, contrary to Sweden and Cyprus, which saw notable declines. The Netherlands and Romania kept a steady upward trend. Over a five-year span, increases were modest, with Lithuania and Bulgaria being exceptions, witnessing substantial five-year growth percentages. Countries like Slovenia and Malta faced declines in the same period.
Future trends indicate a push for sustainable fibers may cause shifts in country import volumes, potentially impacting leading importers disproportionately based on their adaptation capabilities and manufacturing innovations in synthetic materials.
Top countries in Import of Man-Made Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 553,860,000 | 2023 | +1.34% | -1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 450,500,000 | 2023 | +3.96% | +0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 306,030,000 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 265,550,000 | 2023 | +1.45% | +0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 254,330,000 | 2023 | +4.44% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 245,270,000 | 2023 | +2.75% | +2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 232,030,000 | 2023 | +4.49% | +0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 202,120,000 | 2023 | +2.58% | +1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 152,140,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Romania | 112,480,000 | 2023 | +3.01% | +1.81% | View data |
