In 2023, Italy led European glass imports with a modest increase of 4.57%. Other significant importers were Spain, although down by 16.27%, and France with a slight increase of 2.45%. Greece saw notable growth at 38.1%, while Estonia experienced a remarkable 178.31% rise. Conversely, Latvia and Finland saw declines by 28.07% and 31.75%, respectively. Over the past five years, trends show varied annual growth, with Southern and Eastern European countries experiencing more dynamic changes, evident from the significant fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include continued demand shifts influenced by sustainability trends, potential economic policies affecting trade, and technological advancements in glass production that could alter import dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Glass in the Mass by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 44,911,000 | 2023 | +0.76% | +4.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 26,136,000 | 2023 | +10.2% | -16.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 18,687,000 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 15,642,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 13,977,000 | 2023 | +6.02% | +4.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 9,324,000 | 2023 | -1.04% | -1.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4,005,800 | 2023 | -11.42% | -9.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3,883,500 | 2023 | -6.07% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3,655,600 | 2023 | +3.32% | +5.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2,777,200 | 2023 | +15.13% | +38.1% | View data |
