In 2023, Germany led European wood pulp imports with 24.21 thousand metric tons, though their share decreased by 2.6%. The Netherlands and Poland showed notable growth, increasing by 5.76% and 2.4%, respectively. France and the UK saw declines, with France dropping by 3.47% and the UK by 4.08%. Noteworthy growth was seen in Estonia (22.36%) and Croatia (18.66%), despite their smaller import volumes. Finland experienced a significant reduction of 11.85%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate varied, suggesting fluctuating demand across Europe.
Future trends to watch include increasing imports in the Netherlands and Poland, which may suggest strategic industrial expansions. Conversely, sustainability initiatives and supply chain reshuffles could impact countries like Germany and the UK, likely pushing them to optimize imports further.
Top countries in Wood Pulp Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.21 | 2023 | +6.6% | -2.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.36 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.07 | 2023 | +1.22% | +5.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.14 | 2023 | -1.47% | -3.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.12 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.24 | 2023 | -3.04% | +0.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.62 | 2023 | +1.94% | -4.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 3.53 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.05 | 2023 | +0.22% | -3.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.57 | 2023 | +2.26% | +0.35% | View data |
