In 2023, Italy led the European import market for bleached paper and paperboard, contributing 16.81% of the total imports in kilograms. The United Kingdom followed with 15.39%, despite a year-on-year decrease of 1.98%. Germany and Spain represented significant shares, with Spain’s import volume growing by 2.47%. Noteworthy increases occurred in Finland (20.38%), Estonia (16.19%), Bulgaria (13.89%), and Croatia (22.85%). Notable decreases were seen in the Netherlands (-17.42%) and Slovakia (-30.96%). Overall, various countries experienced divergent trends, with some showing significant growth while others declined.
Future trends to monitor include potential growth in Northern and Eastern European countries, driven by increasing demand and economic adjustments, while some Western European nations may face stagnation or decline due to market saturation and policy shifts.
Top countries in Import of Bleached Paper and Paperboard Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 16.81 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.39 | 2023 | -0.47% | -1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 11.76 | 2023 | +6.11% | -0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.14 | 2023 | +17.45% | +2.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.79 | 2023 | +3.46% | +4.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 5.72 | 2023 | +3.92% | +7.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 4.89 | 2023 | +7.82% | +20.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.16 | 2023 | +2.79% | -5.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.85 | 2023 | -32.27% | -17.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3.45 | 2023 | +4.61% | +3.95% | View data |
