In 2023, Germany led in European imports of glass fibre materials with 375.6 million kg. The Netherlands and Italy followed, reflecting values of 143.75 and 140.92 million kg, respectively. Belgium showed a significant growth of 6.75% year-on-year. Conversely, Bulgaria experienced the largest decline, decreasing by 10.31%. Finland and Malta had remarkable increases of 71.64% and 59.5%, respectively, suggesting heightened demand or strategic shifts. From a five-year perspective, trends show steady import growth, especially in smaller markets like Cyprus and Luxembourg, indicating diversification of resources.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased demand for sustainable building materials which could drive the import of glass fibres, particularly in Western Europe. Additionally, the geopolitical climate and trade agreements within the European Union will likely continue to influence these trends. Technological innovations in composite materials may also shift import patterns, focusing on countries investing in high-tech industries.
Top countries in Import of Slivers, Rovings, Yarn and Chopped Strands of Glass Fibre by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 375,600,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 143,750,000 | 2023 | +8.68% | +0.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 140,920,000 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 140,780,000 | 2023 | +1.9% | +6.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 92,946,000 | 2023 | +5.86% | +0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 78,272,000 | 2023 | +3.79% | +0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 65,995,000 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.0076% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 57,764,000 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 44,830,000 | 2023 | +7.11% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 23,938,000 | 2023 |
