The European import landscape of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents saw France leading with the highest volume in 2023, followed by Finland and Italy. Countries like Germany and Poland registered a decline, whereas Denmark, Belgium, and Estonia showed significant positive growth trends.
Key observations:
- France remained a dominant importer, with a substantial year-on-year growth rate of 27.43% in 2023.
- Belgium and Denmark experienced robust growth exceeding 13% year-on-year.
- Conversely, the UK and Hungary faced notable declines of over 8% and 10%, respectively.
- Estonia saw the highest growth percentage at over 30% compared to other nations.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to environmental regulations affecting chemical imports. Brightening agents demand in textile and paper industries may boost imports in expanding economies like the Eastern European countries.
Top countries in Import of Synthetic Organic Products Used As Fluorescent Brightening Agents by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30,077,000 | 2023 | +21.46% | +27.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 17,730,000 | 2023 | +7.07% | +1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14,022,000 | 2023 | +0.92% | +7.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 10,614,000 | 2023 | +4.38% | -2.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 9,875,600 | 2023 | +2.62% | +4.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 7,898,400 | 2023 | +9.92% | +0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 7,211,900 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4,291,900 | 2023 | -0.48% | -1.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3,637,500 | 2023 | +18% | +4.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 3,510,800 | 2023 | +2.7% | +0.91% | View data |
