The 2023 data reveals that the United States led the global export of unbleached kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225 g/m² or more, despite a 5.55% decrease from the previous year. Australia showed a strong increase of 9.15%, while India experienced moderate growth of 2.99%. Significant growth was observed in Chile with 214.35%. China and the UK faced notable declines, dropping 27.46% and 29.75% respectively. The data also points out substantial growth in the Czech Republic and Croatia, with increments of 15.8% and 12.47% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in exports from emerging markets like India and Chile, potentially challenging established leaders like the US and Australia. Additionally, the environmental focus on sustainable paper products might further influence these trends, prompting markets to pivot towards greener alternatives and potentially shifting the dynamics among exporting countries.
Top countries in Export of Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard Weighing 225 g/m2 or More by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 88,654,000 | 2023 | -8.37% | -5.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 77,403,000 | 2023 | -2.54% | +9.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 46,713,000 | 2023 | +5.96% | +2.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 9,906,500 | 2023 | +0.048% | +3.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6,514,700 | 2023 | +5.59% | +4.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4,687,700 | 2023 | +5.42% | +4.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Arab Emirates | 4,183,000 | 2023 | +6.6% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 3,577,200 | 2023 | -0.062% | +1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 2,677,500 | 2023 | -0.67% | +3.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2,070,000 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.21% | View data |
