In 2023, Germany led European recovered paper production at 11.94 million metric tons but saw a substantial decline of 7.04% YOY. The United Kingdom and France reported slight decreases of 1.62% and 0.83%, respectively. Italy and Belgium each registered growth of over 1%, with Poland leading growth at 4.86%. Smaller producers like Lithuania and Latvia showed noteworthy positive shifts. Conversely, Finland and Slovenia experienced significant declines.
Future trends suggest a focus on sustainability and circular economy initiatives. Potential growth may be driven by technological improvements and government incentives, particularly in nations showing recent increases or minimal declines.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 11,940 | 2023 | -9.44% | -7.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 6,950 | 2023 | -1.07% | -1.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6,660 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,420 | 2023 | +0.4% | +1.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4,380 | 2023 | +0.83% | -0.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4,050 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,610 | 2023 | +3.25% | +4.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2,700 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1,750 | 2023 | +1.72% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1,180 | 2023 | +0.34% | -1.28% | View data |
