Italy and Portugal lead European imports of synthetic staple fibres yarn containing at most 85% by weight of such fibres with 2024 forecasted imports of 17.71 and 17.008 million kilograms, respectively. Germany, Spain, and Belgium also have significant import volumes. In 2023, trends showed declines in Germany, France, and Belgium with significant reductions in the UK and Cyprus. Conversely, Slovenia saw a 23.65% increase, the highest in Europe. While a decline was seen in many countries, Sweden showed slight growth. Over five years, a cautious approach is recommended due to negative trends in key markets.
Future trends to watch include the potential recovery of import volumes in major European markets focused on Italy and Portugal. The persistence of sustainability and environmental regulations may drive market shifts towards innovative and eco-friendly fibres. Demand fluctuations in emerging markets like Slovenia should be closely monitored for growth opportunities.
Top countries in Import of Synthetic Staple Fibres Yarn Containing at Most 85% by Weight of Such Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 17,710,000 | 2023 | +7.46% | -0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 17,008,000 | 2023 | +5.49% | -3.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9,036,000 | 2023 | -0.68% | -4.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8,887,200 | 2023 | +3.05% | -3.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 2,917,300 | 2023 | -18.76% | -16.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,862,000 | 2023 | -3.55% | -3.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2,597,500 | 2023 | -12.47% | -8.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2,346,700 | 2023 | -6.61% | -7.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 2,331,300 | 2023 | +1.31% | +0.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1,526,800 | 2023 | -3.23% | -8.71% | View data |
