In 2023, Germany led European imports of artificial and prepared waxes, followed by Italy and France. Italy and the Netherlands exhibited notable increases, with year-on-year growth rates over 10% and 7% respectively. Smaller economies like Luxembourg nearly doubled their imports, while Greece and Cyprus faced significant contractions. Over the last five years, a CAGR analysis reveals Italy's robust growth trajectory, contrasting with stagnation in countries like Finland and Denmark, and marked declines in Latvia.
Future trends suggest potential for growth in larger economies like Germany as supply chain efficiencies improve. Watch for shifts in manufacturing demand influencing Eastern European countries, particularly as sustainability measures impact product selection and import sources.
Top countries in Import of Artificial and Prepared Waxes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 88,315,000 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 72,190,000 | 2023 | +7.35% | +10.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 63,113,000 | 2023 | +1.07% | +2.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 62,312,000 | 2023 | +1.24% | +7.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 53,091,000 | 2023 | +2.09% | +5.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 49,550,000 | 2023 | +3.9% | +4.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 39,081,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | +5.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 33,459,000 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 15,897,000 | 2023 | +1.39% | -2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 11,087,000 | 2023 | +1.16% | -2.99% | View data |