In 2023, Italy led European argon imports, followed by France and the UK, with notable growth in Hungary, Belgium, and Finland. Conversely, the Netherlands and Lithuania experienced declines. Key annual growth rates: Italy (4.58%), Hungary (5.51%), Finland (10.78%), and Estonia (9.55%), contrasted by declines in the Netherlands (-2.03%) and Lithuania (-7.72%). The global trend favors increasing industrial gas imports, but economic shifts and technological advancements are crucial factors influencing this trajectory.
Future argon import trends to watch include:
- Technological advances in manufacturing and construction.
- Energy sector demands impacting industrial gases.
- Trade policy changes affecting supply chains.
- Economic recovery patterns post-COVID-19.
Top countries in Import of Argon by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 35,164,000 | 2023 | +4.85% | +4.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 28,668,000 | 2023 | -0.29% | +1.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 23,375,000 | 2023 | +3.37% | +3.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 18,369,000 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 15,116,000 | 2023 | -0.18% | +1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 13,758,000 | 2023 | +3.49% | +5.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 11,083,000 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 10,353,000 | 2023 | +2.39% | +8.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 10,352,000 | 2023 | +18.83% | +10.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 10,169,000 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.84% | View data |
