In 2023, Poland was the largest importer of gauze in Europe, holding a substantial lead over other countries. Portugal, Germany, and France also showed notable import volumes, with Germany exhibiting a significant 15.26% year-on-year increase. Spain and Greece saw impressive growth rates at 37.36% and 29.13%, respectively. However, Italy and the United Kingdom experienced declines, with reductions of 18.36% and 7.61%. Latvia marked the highest year-on-year increase at 100.51%, signaling emerging demand.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Latvia and the Netherlands, given their substantial recent increases. Monitoring Poland's continued dominance will be essential, along with potential shifts in demand across smaller markets like Denmark and Ireland, which demonstrated positive growth trajectories. The impact of economic factors and healthcare policies on these trends should be observed for deeper insights.
Top countries in Import of Gauze by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 48,446,000 | 2023 | +2.17% | -1.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 6,033,200 | 2023 | +7.52% | +6.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,395,000 | 2023 | +25.29% | +15.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,267,800 | 2023 | +4.18% | +0.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,234,900 | 2021 | +3700% | +44.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 751,980 | 2023 | +13.7% | +37.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 506,730 | 2023 | +5.36% | +29.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 499,310 | 2023 | +5.75% | +81.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 408,140 | 2023 | -6.78% | -18.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 302,510 | 2023 | -11.68% | -7.61% | View data |
