The data shows a diverse landscape in European imports of refractory ceramic constructional goods. In terms of volume, Czechia leads with 41.809 million kg, closely followed by Austria and Germany. While countries like Cyprus and Malta have shown significant growth in 2023 with increases of 74.27% and 28.25% respectively, major markets such as Germany, Italy, France, and Poland experienced declines. Ireland notably saw a significant drop of 29.31% in the same period. Over the last five years, fluctuations are evident, though some regions saw more stability and growth, including Denmark and Lithuania.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in key markets currently seeing declines, such as Germany and the UK, which may be driven by industrial recovery and infrastructure projects. Additionally, increased demand in Southern and Eastern Europe, evident from positive changes in nations like Greece, Lithuania, and Cyprus, may drive greater regional import activity. The resilience of smaller markets, alongside fluctuating commodity prices and tighter environmental regulations, could further influence import dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Import of Refractory Ceramic Constructional Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czechia | 41,809,000 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Austria | 39,273,000 | 2023 | +4.49% | +1.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 38,366,000 | 2023 | -4.37% | -7.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 33,621,000 | 2023 | +1.41% | -5.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 30,804,000 | 2023 | +1.21% | -4.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 26,184,000 | 2023 | +2.13% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 26,153,000 | 2023 | +4.19% | +0.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 25,109,000 | 2023 | +4.7% | +2.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 20,279,000 | 2023 | +3.25% | +11.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 20,141,000 | 2023 | +7.51% | +4.93% | View data |
