In 2023, the Netherlands emerged as the leading European exporter of benzoic acid, significantly outpacing other countries in volume. Estonia showed a robust year-on-year increase of 7.79%, while Germany and France exhibited slight declines. Notably, Sweden demonstrated the most considerable growth at 35.97%. Conversely, Spain and Italy experienced significant declines of 100%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate highlights notable expansion in Austria and Poland, while multiple other countries maintained stability or experienced moderate growth.
Future trends to observe include digitalization in the chemical industry, regulatory changes impacting production, and market dynamics like demand shifts from Asia, potentially affecting European exports of benzoic acid. Trade policies and sustainability concerns could further reshape the landscape.
Top countries in Export of Benzoic Acid by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 135,320,000 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 48,064,000 | 2023 | +3.42% | +7.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12,579,000 | 2023 | +9.75% | -3.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 11,310,000 | 2023 | +1.19% | -0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 9,063,200 | 2023 | +20.71% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5,745,400 | 2023 | +3.26% | +0.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,836,600 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 694,810 | 2023 | +10.58% | -6.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 388,310 | 2023 | +1.95% | +16.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 345,240 | 2023 | -1.35% | View data |
