In 2023, Germany maintained a dominant position in European packaging paper production by value, followed by Italy, France, and the United Kingdom. Poland and Austria showed significant year-on-year growth at 3.84% and 4.14%, respectively, indicating rising contributions. Conversely, Sweden and Norway experienced declines of 7.59% and 3.48%, impacting their market positions. Notably, Iceland reported a substantial growth rate of 10.67%, albeit from a low base. Overall, the compound annual growth rate over the past five years portrayed moderate increases for most countries.
Future trends to watch include the potential for further consolidation in larger markets, such as Germany and Italy, as well as the emergence of Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Macedonia as significant contributors, given their recent growth spurts. The shifts in environmental policies and the rise of sustainable packaging solutions are expected to also drive changes in production strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Packaging Paper Production Value Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.67 | 2023 | +1.63% | +0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.57 | 2023 | +2.2% | +1.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.39 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.18 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.28 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.31 | 2023 | +4% | +3.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.76 | 2023 | +3.28% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.9 | 2023 | +2.62% | +4.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.09 | 2023 | +0.13% | +2.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.88 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.76% | View data |
