In 2020, Germany led intra-EU27 imports of paper and cardboard waste, reaching 743.57 million euros, followed by the Netherlands and Austria. Belgium and Spain have shown negative year-on-year variations by 2023, while countries like Hungary and Denmark experienced positive growth. The CAGR over the last 5 years reflects moderate growth in the region, with considerable variation among countries, such as Slovakia and Finland posting significant growth rates and some like Poland seeing declines by 2023.
Future trends to watch:
- Germany may continue to dominate the market given its robust growth rate.
- Potential shifts in the policies around recycling mandates in the EU27 that might impact import volumes and values.
- Environmental and sustainability trends could drive higher market demand for recycled materials across European countries.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 743,570 | 2023 | +8.59% | +4.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 332,970 | 2023 | +9.65% | +4.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 236,580 | 2023 | +6.54% | +2.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 124,370 | 2023 | +7.39% | +4.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 119,680 | 2023 | -7.82% | -3.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 79,230 | 2023 | +2.27% | -5.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 70,120 | 2023 | +14.78% | +5.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 59,750 | 2023 | +6.71% | +2.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 47,490 | 2023 | +3.18% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 24,630 | 2023 | +2.28% | +15.04% | View data |
