In 2024, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are the leading European fibre importers, with Belgium at 171.11 thousand metric tons, reflecting a strong year-on-year growth of 10.44%. The Netherlands also showed robust growth with a 10.76% increase. Germany, despite being a leading importer, saw a slight contraction of -2.65%. Other significant markets include Spain and France, with mixed trends; Spain saw a moderate increase (3.3%) while France experienced a slight decrease (-0.47%). The United Kingdom showed stable growth (2.02%), while Italy saw a small decline (-2.27%).
Notable year-on-year increases were observed in Ireland (37.97%) and Switzerland (14.06%). Conversely, countries like Bulgaria (-15.14%), Romania (-41.84%), and Slovakia (-11.59%) experienced substantial declines. Smaller markets such as Estonia (6.68%) and Luxembourg (21.49%) are rising, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to watch include the potential for growth in smaller and emerging markets, the impact of economic fluctuations on major importers like Germany and Italy, and the implications of sustainability initiatives driving demand for specific types of fibres. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainties and trade policies will play critical roles in shaping future imports.
Top countries in Fibres Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 171.11 | 2023 | +0.28% | +10.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 148.7 | 2023 | +2.42% | +10.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 106.25 | 2023 | -0.6% | -2.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 104.69 | 2023 | +1.41% | +3.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 70.3 | 2023 | -5.29% | -0.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 64.16 | 2023 | +0.94% | +2.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 54.62 | 2023 | +0.59% | -2.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 49.83 | 2023 | +3.21% | -0.082% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 27.16 | 2023 | -2.11% | +0.058% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 22.21 | 2023 | +0.91% | -3.45% | View data |
