In 2023, Germany led European recovered paper imports, followed by the Netherlands and France. France saw a significant increase of 15.27% year-on-year, while Sweden faced a major decline of 17.91%. Notable growth was observed in Slovakia with a 22.38% rise. Conversely, Portugal and Romania experienced downturns. Estonia’s import value surged by 42.04%, highlighting its dynamic change. Overall, variations indicate a mixed landscape of growth and decline across the region.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives, shifting economic conditions, and potential trade policy changes that could influence the volume and distribution of recovered paper imports in Europe.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,620 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 2,240 | 2023 | +1.65% | -3.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,950 | 2023 | +0.43% | +15.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,720 | 2023 | +15.69% | +5.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,560 | 2023 | +7.86% | +1.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 457.71 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 449.55 | 2023 | -0.66% | +2.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 298.11 | 2023 | +0.037% | -6.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 226.73 | 2023 | -0.099% | -17.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 224.03 | 2023 | -0.35% | +0.52% | View data |
