In 2020, Germany led intra-EU27 paper and cardboard waste imports with a share of 37.7%, followed by Netherlands at 16.88% and Austria at 11.99%. Germany and Netherlands saw consistent growth in 2023 with 4.41% and 4.26% increases, respectively, while Spain and Belgium experienced declines of -3.96% and -5.34%. Smaller markets like Slovakia and Finland showed significant growth at 15.04% and 14.7%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include a potential increase in recycling initiatives influencing trade volumes. Growth in digital alternatives might gradually impact demand patterns in smaller countries while robust economies like Germany maintain steady imports.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Thousand Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.7 | 2023 | +8.59% | +4.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 16.88 | 2023 | +9.65% | +4.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 11.99 | 2023 | +6.54% | +2.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.31 | 2023 | +7.39% | +4.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.07 | 2023 | -7.82% | -3.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4.02 | 2023 | +2.27% | -5.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.56 | 2023 | +14.78% | +5.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.03 | 2023 | +6.71% | +2.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2.41 | 2023 | +3.18% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.25 | 2023 | +2.28% | +15.04% | View data |
