Key Market Indicators
North American paperboard imports are expected to drop by 0.9% a year, reaching 46 million metric tons by 2026. This is a rise of 16.8% since 1997. Germany, the United States, and Italy took second, third, and fourth place respectively in 2021. French paperboard sales are projected to fall by 4.1% a year, reaching €3.6 billion by 2026. This is a decrease of 8% since 2013. Italy held first place in 2021, followed by Finland, Sweden, and Austria. French paperboard exports are estimated to decline by 1.7% annually, amounting to 3.14 million metric tons by 2026. This is a decrease of 3.5% since 1966. Russia was in first place in 2021, followed by the United States, Sweden, and Finland. French paperboard imports are expected to dip by 1.3% a year, reaching 4.06 million metric tons by 2026. This is a decrease of 2.3% since 1966. Poland topped the ranking in 2021, followed by Germany, the United States, and Italy.
