In 2023, Portugal dominated European sold production of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets, and strips with 71.865 million kilograms, significantly leading over Spain (0.91536), Italy (0.33824), Finland (0.03818), and Denmark (0.000122). Portugal witnessed a moderate growth of 1.36%, while Finland grew by 2.53%. Denmark experienced a decline of 5.28%. The past five years have shown a varied growth across these countries, with Portugal maintaining its leadership position due to its well-established cork industry.
Future trends to watch include potential innovations in cork product applications, increased demand for sustainable materials, and developments in production technologies, which may further stimulate production and trade among European countries, particularly focusing on Portugal's capacity enhancements.
Top countries in Sold Production of Agglomerated Cork Blocks, Plates, Sheets and Strip by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 71,865,000 | 2023 | +3% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 915,360 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Italy | 338,240 | 2021 | -7.54% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 38,180 | 2023 | -1.35% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 122 | 2023 | +16.19% | -5.28% | View data |
