Spain leads European exports of prepared pigments for ceramics with 95.014 million kilograms, despite a slight 1.14% decrease in 2023. Italy, second at 79.649 million kilograms, saw a substantial growth of 15.25%. Portugal experienced a significant rise of 95.47%, while the Netherlands had a marginal rise of 0.34%. Poland and Austria both saw slight declines. Smaller markets like Finland and Estonia recorded notable growth due to increasing demand or market expansion efforts.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in pigment preparation, increased demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products, and regional diversification. Additionally, monitoring potential regulatory changes in environmental standards and their impact on export dynamics will be crucial. Economic conditions and trade agreements will also shape the sector's growth trajectory in the coming years.
Top countries in Export of Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers, Colours and Similar Preparations for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 95,014,000 | 2023 | +4.23% | -1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 79,649,000 | 2023 | +17.35% | +15.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 8,423,000 | 2023 | +15.34% | +95.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8,406,000 | 2023 | +1.89% | +0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,518,400 | 2023 | +0.83% | -6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 983,770 | 2022 | |||
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 470,830 | 2023 | -0.14% | +6.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 400,680 | 2023 | -1.15% | +18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 267,040 | 2023 | +4.47% | +9.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 226,660 | 2023 | +19.58% | -2% | View data |