Germany and Belgium lead the European import market for pigments used in paints manufacturing, with shares of 16.26% and 16.21%, respectively. From 2023 to 2024, Belgium experienced a significant increase of 12.61%, whereas Germany saw a modest growth of 3.04%. France and the UK faced decreases of 4.23% and 1.39%, respectively. Hungary, with a rise of 12.8%, and Estonia, marking a 10.36% increase, emerged as notable growth performers. In contrast, Romania and Slovenia experienced significant declines of 10.4% and 15.39%, respectively.
Future trends to monitor include potential market shifts influenced by environmental regulations, changing paint manufacturing practices towards sustainability, and technological innovations in pigment production and formulation.
Top countries in Import of Pigments, Including Metallic Powders and Flakes, Dispersed in Non-Aqueous Media Used in Paints Manufacturing Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.26 | 2023 | +11.41% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 16.21 | 2023 | +2.88% | +12.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.12 | 2023 | +1.86% | -4.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.96 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.073% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.84 | 2023 | +10.34% | +5.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.69 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.32 | 2023 | +5.66% | +4.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 5.8 | 2023 | +2.98% | -1.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 4.9 | 2023 | +5.26% | +6.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 3.74 | 2023 | +5.55% | +4.98% | View data |
