In 2023, the United Kingdom led European recovered paper exports to non-EU countries with 3.95 million metric tons, showcasing a year-on-year growth of 0.6%. While some countries like Portugal, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden, Croatia, Malta, Estonia, Slovenia, and Lithuania demonstrated positive growth, with Lithuania experiencing a significant increase of 57.84%, others like the Netherlands, France, Austria, and Finland witnessed notable declines. The Netherlands plummeted by 17.3%, and Austria even more drastically by 23.26%, reflecting larger trends affecting their export capacities or markets.
Future trends to consider include continued shifts in global demand for recovered paper, influenced by policies affecting waste management and recycling practices, and economic relations between Europe and non-EU countries. Emerging markets may present new opportunities, while environmental regulations could alter the landscape for exports.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Exports to Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 3,950 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,230 | 2023 | +24.8% | -2.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 679.69 | 2023 | +1.52% | -0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 613.87 | 2023 | -14.08% | -17.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 466.88 | 2023 | +150.98% | -6.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 140.95 | 2023 | -30.11% | -22.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 140.17 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 132.62 | 2023 | +36.24% | -2.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 91.89 | 2023 | -2.49% | +11.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 62.32 | 2023 | +18.37% | +19.28% | View data |
