The European import landscape for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons shows variability across countries. In 2023, Belgium led imports with 267.39 million kilograms, followed by France and the Netherlands with 122.48 and 106.78 million kilograms, respectively. While countries like Belgium, Spain, and Denmark showed significant growth with year-on-year increases of 4.18%, 6.46%, and 12.67%, the United Kingdom experienced a decline of 5.44%. Notably, Greece and Cyprus showed strong increase rates of 40.15% and 16.28%, respectively. Over the past five years, the market has exhibited diverse year-on-year variations across countries, influencing their respective compound annual growth rates.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of geopolitical tensions and sustainability regulations, influencing import volumes and sources. The drive towards greener technologies might affect the import dynamics of these hydrocarbons, prompting shifts in trade patterns and new opportunities in the sector. Additionally, regional economic performance and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic remain significant factors to watch in shaping upcoming import trends in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Ethylene, Propene, Butene, Buta-1,3-Diene and Isoprene) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 267,390,000 | 2023 | +3.79% | +4.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 122,480,000 | 2023 | +6.01% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 106,780,000 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 59,840,000 | 2023 | +7.97% | +0.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 54,855,000 | 2023 | +1.23% | +6.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 27,507,000 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.099% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 20,741,000 | 2023 | -2.59% | -5.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 9,961,900 | 2023 | +2.59% | +2.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2,522,700 | 2021 | +31.73% | +38.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 2,366,200 | 2023 |
