The 2023 data indicates Germany as the leading European importer of paper and paperboard, despite a 2.02% year-on-year decline. Italy, Poland, and France follow with slight positive variations. Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and Austria faced decreases, while countries like Slovenia, Romania, and Lithuania displayed notable growth. Smaller importers like Malta and Denmark showed significant declines. These import dynamics suggest market shifts influenced by domestic production capacities or consumption patterns.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in paper manufacturing, potential regulatory changes impacting imports within the EU, and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable products possibly affecting import volumes and values.
Top countries in Import of Paper and Paperboard by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,597,500,000 | 2023 | -0.55% | -2.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 5,820,500,000 | 2023 | +5.35% | +0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 5,073,600,000 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 4,927,900,000 | 2023 | +0.0055% | +0.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4,804,000,000 | 2023 | -1.51% | -1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3,914,500,000 | 2023 | +2.99% | +1.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3,096,400,000 | 2023 | +0.59% | -1.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3,042,400,000 | 2023 | +2.33% | -0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 1,632,300,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,261,400,000 | 2023 | -0.86% | -1.29% | View data |
