The intra-EU28 export landscape for paper and cardboard waste in 2023 showed France as the leading exporter with 1.9884 million metric tons, followed closely by Germany. Notably, Poland and the Netherlands experienced significant increases in exports, with year-on-year growth of 5.96% and 2.71% respectively. On the contrary, Greece saw a substantial decline of 22.88%. Overall, the industry experienced varied performance across Europe, highlighted by moderate growth in several countries and declines in others.
Future trends to watch include further improvements in recycling efficiency and regulations within the EU, potentially impacting the volume of intra-EU exports. Additionally, technological advancements in processing and sorting will likely influence national export capacities and competitive dynamics among member states.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Intra-EU28 Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,988,400 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,843,200 | 2023 | -1.5% | -2.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,383,100 | 2023 | +1.34% | +2.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,149,000 | 2023 | +3.91% | +5.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 894,710 | 2023 | +2.8% | +2.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 856,230 | 2023 | -2% | -3.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 613,550 | 2023 | -1.55% | -1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 541,640 | 2023 | +0.23% | +2.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 497,480 | 2023 | -1.4% | -2.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 425,280 | 2023 | +1.32% | +2% | View data |
