The Netherlands dominated European White Spirit imports in 2023 with 72.94 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, signifying a robust import position, albeit with a modest growth of 0.39% year-on-year. Germany and the United Kingdom followed with significantly smaller shares. Among notable changes, Poland showed a remarkable increase of 11.3%, while Bulgaria also grew by 8.85%. France and Finland saw declines of -3.33% and -12.12%, respectively. Ireland marked the highest growth at 15.84%, highlighting dynamic shifts in markets.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to sustainability initiatives affecting carbon-based imports. Countries with declining imports like France might see further reductions, while those with increasing trends such as Poland and Ireland may expand their import capacities to support manufacturing demand.
Top countries in White Spirit Imports Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 72.94 | 2023 | +11.73% | +0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10.53 | 2023 | +8.77% | +5.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 5.5 | 2023 | +2.01% | +0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2.42 | 2023 | +2.34% | +11.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1.97 | 2023 | -6.42% | -3.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1.74 | 2023 | +4.8% | -1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.76 | 2023 | +0.045% | +6.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.64 | 2023 | +1.37% | -0.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.56 | 2023 | +5.64% | +8.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.41 | 2023 | +6.07% | +0.86% | View data |
