In 2023, the Netherlands led European intra-EU28 paper and cardboard waste exports at €232.73 million, followed by Germany and France. Variations show contrasting trends, with Poland, Latvia, and Croatia seeing the largest growth, whereas the United Kingdom, Spain, and Greece experienced significant declines. Over the last five years, these shifts indicate nuanced dynamics in regional exports.
Future trends to watch include:
- Environmental regulations impacting waste management practices and cross-border trade.
- Technological advances in recycling possibly altering export volumes.
- Economic and geopolitical factors potentially influencing intra-EU trade flows in waste materials.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Intra-EU28 Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 232,730 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 217,360 | 2023 | -1.21% | -3.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 217,170 | 2023 | -0.95% | -2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 143,150 | 2023 | +3.44% | +3.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 105,570 | 2023 | +2.19% | +0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 102,750 | 2023 | -2.28% | -4.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 79,930 | 2023 | -2.32% | -5.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 63,900 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 51,490 | 2023 | -2.59% | -5.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 46,920 | 2023 | -0.23% | -1.42% | View data |
