In 2024, Slovakia leads the European import of artificial staple fibres yarn packaged for retail with 151.46 thousand kilograms, despite a 21.37% decline from 2023. Italy follows at 101.28 thousand kilograms, also experiencing a 24.95% drop, reflecting a downward trend among major importers save for notable upticks in the UK by 16.96% and Belgium by 17.23%. Over a 5-year horizon, the Compound Annual Growth Rate indicates slight fluidity in these figures, fluctuating within single-digit decreases, underpinning a nuanced market re-adjustment with mild expansions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Adaptability to new fiber technologies affecting traditional staple fibre demand.
- Geopolitical influences impacting trade agreements and tariffs within the European bloc.
- Sustainability pressures driving shifts towards eco-friendly fibre alternatives, influencing import volumes.
- Continued economic shifts in Europe potentially altering purchasing power and, consequently, import levels.
Top countries in Import of Artificial Staple Fibres Yarn Packaged for Retail Sale by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 151,460 | 2023 | +4.37% | -21.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 101,280 | 2023 | -28.73% | -24.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 92,870 | 2021 | +1050% | +24.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 78,300 | 2023 | +2.85% | +16.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 34,140 | 2023 | -58.11% | -8.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 32,550 | 2023 | +1.87% | -4.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 32,270 | 2021 | |||
| 8 | 8 Germany | 30,060 | 2023 | -31.41% | -19.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 30,030 | 2023 | +21.17% | -6.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 21,630 | 2023 | +5.98% | +17.23% | View data |
