Key Market Indicators
Maltese paperboard imports are projected to reach 26,050 metric tons in 2026, a 0.1% increase from 25,940 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, imports have decreased by 1% annually. In 2021, Malta ranked 121st, with Cuba coming in ahead at 25,940 metric tons. The United States, Germany, and Italy took the top three spots in that ranking. Exports of Maltese paperboard are expected to reach 376 metric tons in 2026, representing a 2.3% year-on-year growth rate on average since 1997. Malta ranked 137th in 2021, lagging behind Bahrain with 325 metric tons. The United States, Sweden, and Finland took the top three spots in that ranking.
