Germany leads the European export of mercury compounds with a 98.52% share in 2023, maintaining its dominance with no variation. Bulgaria follows with a 0.85% share and no change year-on-year. The Netherlands saw a significant increase of 104.33%, indicating potential growth. Belgium experienced a decline of 19.74%. Spain, France, and Austria showed positive growth trends at 15.04%, 34.41%, and 97.71% respectively. While most countries showed marginal growth or maintained stability, Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia observed no change. The compound growth over the past five years will offer further insights into long-term trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- The sustainability and environmental regulations which may influence production and exports.
- The impact of technological advancements in alternative compounds potentially reducing mercury demand.
- Market dynamics in the Netherlands and Austria, given their recent growth surges.
- Germany's strategies to retain its market dominance and share expansion possibilities for smaller markets.
Top countries in Export of Compounds, Inorganic or Organic of Mercury Not Chemically Defined As Mercury Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 98.52 | 2023 | +0.085% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 0.85 | 2023 | +7.47% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 0.74 | 2023 | -9.5% | +104.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 0.1 | 2023 | -45.48% | -19.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 0.063 | 2023 | +42.89% | +15.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.035 | 2023 | +46.86% | +34.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 0.029 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.019 | 2023 | +45.97% | +97.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.012 | 2023 | +6.73% | +13.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 0.011 | 2023 | +17.06% | -4.83% | View data |
