In 2023, Germany was the largest European importer of polypropylene synthetic tow and staple with a 39.43% share, although it saw a slight 0.96% decrease from 2022. Italy followed at 21.7%, growing by 1.91%. Czechia, the Netherlands, and Spain ranked next, with the Netherlands experiencing the largest decline of 4.8%. Smaller markets like Croatia showed significant growth at 12.21%, with Malta leading percentage growth at 45.83%. Overall, the top five countries dominate nearly 82% of the market.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to sustainability measures impacting production processes, changes in global trade policies, and technological advancements driving recycling improvements, which may affect import volumes across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Polypropylene Synthetic Tow and Staple Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39.43 | 2023 | -1% | -0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 21.7 | 2023 | +4.2% | +1.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 9.9 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.54 | 2023 | -0.092% | -4.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.35 | 2023 | +3.12% | -2.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.56 | 2023 | -1.26% | -6.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.81 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.14 | 2023 | +5.72% | +1.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1.97 | 2023 | +8.83% | +4.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.6 | 2023 | -7.31% | -9.03% | View data |
