In 2023, Sweden maintained its leading position in European exports of uncoated kraft paper, although with a slight decline of 1.49% year-on-year. Germany and Austria followed, both experiencing growth, with Germany advancing by 7.43% and Austria by 6.55%. Notably, Belgium showed the most substantial surge at 16.07%, while Portugal led smaller economies with a 24.52% increase. Conversely, several countries like Finland and Ireland saw a decline in their shares. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) suggests stable yet varied growth across the continent.
Future trends to monitor include the continued growth in Germany and emerging markets like Portugal and Hungary. Innovations in sustainable packaging and environmental regulations could drive changes in production and export patterns, potentially affecting the market share of leading exporters like Sweden.
Top countries in Export of Uncoated Kraft Paper Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 24.17 | 2023 | +0.85% | -1.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.58 | 2023 | +8.02% | +7.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 13.1 | 2023 | +5.38% | +6.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 11.95 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.39 | 2023 | +1.03% | +2.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.81 | 2023 | -2.47% | -2.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 4.62 | 2023 | +5.73% | +3.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.59 | 2023 | +3.3% | +7.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.8 | 2023 | +1.67% | +3.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2.41 | 2023 | +1.57% | -0.71% | View data |
