In 2023, Italy led European imports of unsaturated polyesters plates not reinforced, totaling 9.74 million kilograms. The United Kingdom and Germany followed, with 3.72 and 2.69 million kilograms respectively. Notable year-on-year variations include significant increases for Greece (104.4%) and Spain (49.52%), while Ireland and Poland experienced sharp declines of 31.11% and 55.51% respectively. The five-year CAGR indicates stable or growing demand in markets like Hungary and the Netherlands, whereas Germany and Denmark showed negative trends.
Future trends to watch include the increased interest in sustainable materials that may influence market dynamics, alongside economic conditions that impact industrial demand in key importing countries such as Italy. Monitoring regulatory changes and industry innovations will also be critical in anticipating shifts within the European market for these materials.
Top countries in Import of Plates of Unsaturated Polyesters Not Reinforced by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 9,744,400 | 2023 | +7.46% | +9.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3,718,200 | 2023 | +2.53% | +0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,689,600 | 2023 | +0.71% | -6.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 2,288,000 | 2021 | +40.46% | -12.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,227,700 | 2023 | +13.25% | +2.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,012,900 | 2023 | -0.28% | -1.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 354,590 | 2023 | -24.85% | +6.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 334,070 | 2023 | +4% | +6.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 145,910 | 2023 | +23.29% | -31.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 72,680 | 2023 | +13.08% | +104.4% | View data |
