Germany and Italy lead European packaging paper imports from non-EU countries, with Germany showing a positive growth trend of 3.17% in 2023 and Italy decreasing by 5.24%. Sweden (4.58%) and Slovakia (11.56%) are noteworthy for increasing imports, while countries like Spain and Austria have seen significant declines of -9.15% and -9.31%, respectively. Remarkably, Malta and Norway experienced the most substantial growth at 18.78% and 29.89%, highlighting specific demand increases or changes in trade dynamics.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of sustainability directives and shifts towards digital mediums influencing packaging needs. Additionally, geopolitical developments and trade agreements might alter import dynamics, as well as technological advancements in packaging innovation that could drive variations in demand and import source countries.
Top countries in Packaging Paper Imports from Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.19 | 2023 | -2.52% | +3.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.76 | 2023 | -0.78% | -5.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.57 | 2023 | -1.97% | -1.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.67 | 2023 | -7.25% | -9.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.58 | 2023 | -4.01% | -2.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.21 | 2023 | +11.8% | -5.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.69 | 2023 | -24.62% | -6.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 4.24 | 2023 | +3.08% | +1.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.79 | 2023 | +3.99% | +4.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.32 | 2023 | +4.01% | -1.74% | View data |
