In 2023, Italy led European imports of creped or crinkled sack kraft paper with a significant margin at 31.3%, followed by Germany at 15.57%. Other notable importers include Czechia and France, each with around 5.8% share. Smaller economies like Malta and Luxembourg account for minimal shares. Year-on-year growth highlights include substantial increases for the Netherlands (+11.41%) and Lithuania (+3.89%), while Greece and the United Kingdom experienced steep declines of -21.59% and -28.4%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in consumption driven by sustainability and packaging innovations. The demand in Northern and Central Europe may continue to strengthen, powered by regional economic resilience and emerging consumer preferences for eco-friendly materials.
Top countries in Import of Creped or Crinkled Sack Kraft Paper in Rolls or Sheets, Paper and Paperboard, Creped, Crinkled, Embossed or Perforated Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 31.3 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.57 | 2023 | +1.77% | +3.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 5.87 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 France | 5.84 | 2023 | +0.31% | +1.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.72 | 2023 | -4.11% | +11.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.37 | 2023 | +2.14% | +0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.68 | 2023 | +9.18% | -6.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 3.29 | 2023 | +2.89% | +1.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 2.94 | 2023 | +4.36% | +3.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.57 | 2023 | -5.82% | -6.57% | View data |
