In 2023, the United Kingdom led European imports of civil spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles with 27.16 thousand kilograms, followed by the Netherlands and Portugal. The year-on-year variation showed significant declines for the UK and the Netherlands at -21.74% and -49.18% respectively, while Italy saw a notable increase of 55.39%. Several countries, including Belgium, Slovakia, and Luxembourg, maintained their import levels.
Looking ahead, the European market should aim at balancing imports with increasing local production and technological advancements. Watch for shifts towards sustainable and smaller satellite technologies, along with geopolitical factors influencing supply chains.
Top countries in Import of Civil Spacecraft, Satellites and Launch Vehicles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 27,160 | 2023 | +4.92% | -21.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 15,330 | 2023 | +2.41% | -49.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5,330 | 2023 | +5.15% | -18.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 4,130 | 2023 | +28.81% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 2,160 | 2023 | +7.47% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 2,100 | 2023 | -2.82% | -12.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 906 | 2023 | +36.45% | +55.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 638 | 2023 | +27.09% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 320 | 2023 | +9.22% | -21.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 121 | 2023 | +30.11% | +3.89% | View data |
