In 2023, the volume of envelopes of paper imported to the UK was approximately 33.2 million kilograms. Forecasts indicate a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, with the volume decreasing steadily from 32.341 to 29.011 million kilograms. This represents an annual average decline (CAGR) of approximately 2.4% over five years.
Key year-on-year variations are:
- 2024 to 2025: -2.65%
- 2025 to 2026: -2.67%
- 2026 to 2027: -2.69%
- 2027 to 2028: -2.71%
Future trends to watch include the UK’s potential shift towards digital communication methods reducing paper usage, environmental concerns pushing for sustainable alternatives, and the continuity of trade policies post-Brexit affecting import volumes.
