The European import of cotton linters is predominantly dominated by Spain, which accounts for 89.21% of the market, with Belgium as the second largest importer at 5.73%. Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece follow, with Greece showing significant growth at 205.73% year-on-year. Finland also sees an impressive rise of 142.94%, while countries like the Netherlands and Poland experience a decline. The overall market share of smaller countries remains below 1% with minimal variations over the past years.
Future trends to monitor include the sustainability of Greece's and Finland's rapid growth, and any policy changes within the EU that could influence import dynamics. Additionally, the impact of technological advancements in production and trade agreements will be significant factors to consider in this sector.
Top countries in Import of Cotton Linters Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 89.21 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 5.73 | 2023 | +11.19% | +2.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1.68 | 2021 | -57.3% | -21.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 0.96 | 2023 | -45.62% | -3.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 0.8 | 2023 | +8.23% | +205.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.47 | 2023 | +103.37% | +142.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.084 | 2021 | -34.69% | -35.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.063 | 2023 | +17.91% | +49.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.045 | 2023 | -1.2% | -4.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.034 | 2023 | +5.68% | +12.84% | View data |
