In 2023, Italy emerged as the largest exporter of polishes, creams, and similar preparations for footwear or leather within Europe, with a significant year-on-year growth of 24.67%. Poland and Latvia showed positive trends with 1.63% and 21.64% growth respectively, while important markets like France, Portugal, and Estonia experienced declines by 16.35%, 19.88%, and 20.26%, respectively. Notably, Ireland and Denmark recorded strong positive changes of 16.7% and 21.06%. In contrast, some countries like Croatia saw exports plummet by 50.54%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in manufacturing hubs due to economic policies, increasing demand for sustainable products, and innovation in material sciences. Monitoring these aspects can provide insights into evolving competitive dynamics. Additionally, market players might increasingly focus on diversifying their product ranges to capture varying consumer preferences and adapt to environmental regulations.
Top countries in Export of Polishes, Creams and Similar Preparations, Used for Footwear or Leather by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 11,610,000 | 2023 | -43.58% | +24.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 3,184,700 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,924,300 | 2023 | +1.75% | -2.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,592,000 | 2023 | +8.13% | -9.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,463,400 | 2023 | -15.72% | -16.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1,328,900 | 2023 | +3.85% | -1.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 831,540 | 2022 | |||
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 474,060 | 2023 | -27.34% | -19.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 335,110 | 2023 | +15.23% | -0.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 209,630 | 2023 | -1.47% | -0.23% | View data |
