In 2023, Poland led European exports of staple glass fibre articles with 2.5204 million kilograms, reflecting an 8.46% year-on-year increase. The United Kingdom and Ireland experienced significant declines of 10.31% and 12.21%, respectively. Robust growth was observed in Spain (31.74%) and Belgium (14.62%), while Germany saw exports plummet by 100%. France showed moderate growth of 6.22%. The smaller exporting nations like Romania saw massive growth at 158.57%, whereas Finland also experienced a notable increase at 23.08%. Meanwhile, Latvia encountered a significant drop of 49.68%.
Future trends to watch include the potential re-entry of Germany into the market and whether Poland can maintain its large export volumes. The effects of emerging markets like Romania on overall European exports, as well as whether negative trends in the UK and Ireland can be reversed, will be crucial in shaping the sector's landscape. Additionally, environmental policies and technological advancements could influence production processes and demand significantly.
Top countries in Export of Staple Glass Fibre Articles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 2,520,400 | 2023 | +4.34% | +8.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,685,600 | 2023 | -10.88% | -10.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 578,630 | 2023 | +8.5% | -12.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 406,360 | 2023 | +5.57% | +6.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 310,300 | 2021 | +86.39% | +37.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 257,140 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Germany | 211,770 | 2023 | -47.86% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 198,800 | 2023 | +8.54% | +31.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 115,920 | 2023 | +39.02% | +14.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 107,100 | 2023 | +0.68% | +24.09% | View data |
