In 2023, Germany led European imports of detergents and washing preparations, followed by France and Belgium, while countries like Luxembourg and Malta accounted for the least imports. France showed positive import growth with a 1.01% year-on-year increase. Notable increases were also seen in Italy (6.15%) and the United Kingdom (5.56%). Conversely, Germany experienced a 1.4% decline, and Greece saw a significant drop of 4.81%. Over the past five years, compounded annual growth rates depict varying trends, indicating differential growth dynamics across the region.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased import activities from emerging Eastern European markets and the impact of environmental factors pushing for eco-friendly products. The demand for sustainable and specialized cleaning agents may reshape the import landscape in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Detergents and Washing Preparations by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,143,500,000 | 2023 | +2.06% | -1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 916,730,000 | 2023 | +0.49% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 734,270,000 | 2023 | +2.87% | +1.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 655,480,000 | 2023 | +1.8% | +5.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 451,330,000 | 2023 | +2.58% | +4.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 434,170,000 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 411,080,000 | 2023 | +4.7% | +6.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 346,440,000 | 2023 | +3.97% | +5.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 315,660,000 | 2023 | +3.12% | +3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 281,970,000 | 2023 | +1.48% | +0.21% | View data |
