Germany led the European Paper and Cardboard Waste exports in the EU27 in 2020, followed closely by the Netherlands and France. Notable increases over the last two years were observed in Slovenia, Greece, and Malta, with significant declines in Sweden and Luxembourg. Other countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary showed moderate growth, while major exporters like Belgium and France experienced slight decreases. Over the past five years, the CAGR highlights steady growth in countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and Austria.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased sustainability regulations which might drive demand and internal trading preferences.
- Technology innovations that could impact recycling efficiency and cost-efficiency.
- Economic factors in major exporting countries influencing waste export levels.
- The potential impact of evolving EU environmental policies on intra-EU waste export dynamics.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Exports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 266,040 | 2023 | +5.54% | +0.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 254,950 | 2023 | +6.35% | +3.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 229,980 | 2023 | +8.49% | -1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 134,130 | 2023 | +8.43% | +1.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 120,620 | 2023 | +6.31% | +3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 113,430 | 2023 | -0.092% | -2.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 62,690 | 2023 | +0.23% | -1.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 62,260 | 2023 | +14.69% | -1.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 59,530 | 2023 | +11.32% | +2.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 33,670 | 2023 | +10.93% | +3.16% | View data |
