The 2023 data for European imports of handmade paper and paperboard in kilograms shows France leading with a significant share, followed by the Netherlands and Poland. While France saw a slight decline, Poland and Spain reported notable increases. Bulgaria and Slovakia experienced impressive growth, whereas Denmark and Hungary faced substantial decreases. The sector shows a mixture of shrinking and expanding markets, with countries like Malta and Portugal reporting considerable expansions. Over the last five years, the CAGR indicates varying performances, highlighting volatile trends in the import market.
Future trends to watch:
- The recovery of major economies like France might impact future import dynamics.
- Poland and Spain could continue their positive growth trajectory, potentially gaining more market share.
- Monitoring the fluctuations in emerging markets like Malta and Portugal might reveal new opportunities.
- Denmark and Hungary's declines suggest caution and may necessitate strategic changes in supply chain or sourcing policies.
- Potential economic changes due to external factors, such as regulatory shifts or environmental policies, may influence future patterns.
Top countries in Import of Handmade Paper and Paperboard Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 43.48 | 2023 | +5.59% | -2.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 21.26 | 2023 | +12.41% | +0.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.85 | 2023 | +3.97% | +5.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.68 | 2023 | +28.44% | +9.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3.33 | 2023 | +14.4% | +4.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 3.21 | 2023 | +4.83% | +13.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.16 | 2023 | +23.8% | -16.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1.81 | 2023 | -2.97% | -3.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.31 | 2023 | +20.59% | +0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.89 | 2023 | +2.88% | -19.15% | View data |
