The global import market for waste or scrap of paper and paperboard of mechanical pulp is led by China, accounting for the majority share in terms of value, despite a slight decrease of 0.12% in 2023. Germany follows with a stable growth of 2.02%. Emerging variations include notable increases from countries like Hungary and Colombia with over 7% growth, and significant contractions in the Philippines (-18.83%) and Canada (-15.3%). Smaller nations like Seychelles and Chile show the highest percentage growth, albeit from low base values.
Future trends to watch include the global push toward sustainability, potentially affecting import demands, as well as economic fluctuations that may impact paper recycling rates and import volumes. The technological advancements in recycling processes may also shift the landscape, influencing which countries emerge as leading importers.
Top countries in Import of Waste or Scrap of Paper, Paperboard of Mechanical Pulp by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 822,990,000 | 2023 | -1.03% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 268,750,000 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 118,280,000 | 2023 | -2.41% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 53,209,000 | 2023 | -0.78% | -1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 47,876,000 | 2023 | -8.3% | -6.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malaysia | 47,095,000 | 2023 | +2.49% | +1.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 43,163,000 | 2023 | -1.67% | -0.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Thailand | 39,778,000 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 35,893,000 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 35,477,000 | 2023 | -4.24% | -1.26% | View data |
