In 2024, Sweden remains the largest exporter of newsprint, despite a decline of 5.44% in 2023. France follows closely, with a slight decrease of 1.27%. Notable drops occurred in Belgium (10.3%) and Finland (8.04%), while the UK saw an increase of 1.35%. Although Lithuania and Greece experienced significant growth of 29.31% and 63.86%, their share remains small. Smaller markets like Slovakia and Malta showed the highest growth rates at 159.95% and 86.69%, respectively, reflecting emerging players in the market.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digital media on newsprint demand, potential shifts in production to emerging markets like Slovakia and Malta, and environmental regulations influencing production and export patterns in traditional markets such as Sweden and France.
Top countries in Export of Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 20.72 | 2023 | -4.29% | -5.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 17.18 | 2023 | +4.19% | -1.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 11.6 | 2023 | -9.95% | -5.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 10.7 | 2023 | -4.67% | -8.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 9.58 | 2023 | +0.2% | +1.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 8.95 | 2023 | -0.43% | -1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 8.76 | 2023 | -9.68% | -10.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 5.13 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.99 | 2023 | -11.03% | -9.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.74 | 2021 | +43.77% | -17.54% | View data |
