In 2023, Germany led European exports of recycled fluting with a 37.65% share. France followed with 12.95%, while the Netherlands held 12.16%. Notable rises in export share were seen in smaller countries such as Greece and Finland with year-on-year increases of 39.29% and 43.83%, respectively. Italy also saw a significant increase of 29.36%. In contrast, Lithuania saw a decrease of 8.01%. Over the last five years, there has been positive growth in most regions except for a few outliers.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued growth in smaller markets like Greece and Finland could reshape market distribution.
- Increases in sustainable practices may boost recycling in underperforming countries.
- Technological advances may affect the quality and competitiveness of exports.
Top countries in Export of Recycled Fluting and Other Fluting Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.65 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.95 | 2023 | +4.5% | +0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.16 | 2023 | +9.66% | +1.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 9.31 | 2023 | +5.99% | +4.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 8.17 | 2023 | +3.01% | +2.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.7 | 2023 | +6.23% | +29.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.59 | 2023 | +3.56% | +3.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.49 | 2023 | +3.06% | +7.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.44 | 2023 | -17.17% | +5.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.68 | 2023 | +5.76% | +8.34% | View data |
