In 2020, Italy led the European Paper and Cardboard Waste Exports Extra-EU27 with 23.27%. By 2023, countries like Denmark, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Estonia, and Lithuania saw notable increases, with Latvia also having a significant rise. Meanwhile, traditional larger exporters like the Netherlands, France, and Belgium faced declines. Germany and France's stability contrasts with economic pressures, while Ireland and Austria saw minimal shifts.
Looking forward, shifts in recycling legislation and raw material demands will play crucial roles. Watch for investments in domestic recycling capacities, changes in trade policies, and emerging markets, which could influence the redistribution of export shares among EU countries.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Exports Extra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 23.27 | 2023 | +5.49% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 17.65 | 2023 | -1.45% | -5.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.44 | 2023 | +3.67% | +4.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.71 | 2023 | +0.61% | -1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.45 | 2023 | -5.03% | -3.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 5.54 | 2023 | +5.69% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 5.28 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.09 | 2023 | -8.73% | -10.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.87 | 2023 | +30.13% | +362.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.84 | 2023 | +4.61% | +6.38% | View data |
