In 2023, Belgium led European exports for apparel and clothing accessories of vulcanised rubber, other than hard rubber, with a 28.42% share. The Netherlands and Germany followed, contributing 21.48% and 20.11%, respectively. Spain and Austria claimed intermediate positions, while countries like Denmark and Ireland exhibited notable growth at 22.45% and 27.13% year-over-year. Contrarily, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, and Bulgaria saw declines. Luxembourg's dramatic increase and Finland's robust performance are noteworthy. Over five years, trends indicate consistent growth in exporting these products from larger economies, with smaller nations experiencing sporadic surges.
Future trends to watch include:
- Diversification of export destinations, particularly in emerging markets.
- Potential impact of sustainability trends on product demand and comprehensive material use.
- Technological advancements in vulcanised rubber applications within the apparel sector.
- Influence of European trade policies and bilateral agreements post-Brexit.
Top countries in Export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories of Vulcanised Rubber Other than Hard Rubber Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 28.42 | 2023 | +7.56% | +20.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 21.48 | 2023 | +5.11% | +3.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 20.11 | 2023 | +4.66% | +6.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.3 | 2023 | +12.64% | +13.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.54 | 2023 | +2.93% | +9.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 3.87 | 2023 | +3.46% | +22.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2.96 | 2023 | +3.84% | +6.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.86 | 2023 | +2.54% | +7.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 2.33 | 2023 | -1.67% | -2.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.02 | 2023 | +4.43% | +22.45% | View data |
