In 2023, Italy led non-EU chemical wood pulp imports with 2.09 million metric tons, showing a 0.62% increase from the previous year. Germany, Netherlands, and France saw declines of 0.46%, 2.1%, and 4.51%, respectively. Portugal, Latvia, and Romania displayed notable growth at 11.65%, 113.51%, and 10.97%. Conversely, Poland, UK, and Sweden experienced reductions of 7.79%, 7.28%, and 7.72%. Finland faced a significant 20.29% drop. Latvia's imports surged phenomenally by 113.51%.
Future trends to watch:
- Italy's continuing influence unless other EU countries expand their import capacity.
- Potential recovery in countries facing a decline, especially those with significant negative changes like Finland.
- The impact of geopolitical changes affecting trade agreements with non-EU countries.
Top countries in Chemical Wood Pulp Imports from Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,090 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,850 | 2023 | +10.58% | -0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 892.93 | 2023 | +2.61% | -2.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 768 | 2023 | -2.65% | -4.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 435.21 | 2023 | -2.43% | +0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 247.57 | 2023 | +30.84% | -7.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 189.5 | 2023 | -12% | -7.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 183.61 | 2023 | -0.56% | +1.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 147.2 | 2023 | -8.13% | -20.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 94.74 | 2023 | +1.21% | +0.86% | View data |
