In 2023, Germany led in European exports of paperboard case materials with 5.1 million metric tons, followed by Sweden and France. Notably, Slovakia demonstrated remarkable growth, with a 28.71% increase year-over-year. Italy showed a substantial jump of 14.84%, while Lithuania and Slovenia saw significant growth at 8.56% and 9.87% respectively. Conversely, Ireland experienced the largest decline at -44.36%, and Estonia and Latvia also faced decreases. Over the past five years, compound annual growth rates varied significantly, highlighting fluctuating market dynamics.
Future trends to watch include the potential impacts of sustainability initiatives on production and exports, as well as the influence of geopolitical shifts on trade relationships and demand patterns for European paperboard case materials.
Top countries in Paperboard Case Materials Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,100 | 2023 | +6.97% | +3.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 2,010 | 2023 | +2.32% | +0.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,530 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,460 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,220 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,200 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,160 | 2023 | +1.52% | +6.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 623.94 | 2023 | +2.9% | +2.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 610.8 | 2023 | -4.47% | +0.026% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 453.94 | 2023 | +10.97% | +14.84% | View data |
