The forecasted re-import of waste or scrap of unbleached kraft or paperboard to Canada indicates a steady growth trajectory from 2024 to 2028. Comparing the value from 2023 with the forecasted growth, the import volume is projected to increase from the 2023 baseline—emphasizing Canada's growing need for recycled materials or rising global trade dynamics.
- 2024: 36.83 thousand kilograms
- 2025: 38.43 thousand kilograms (+4.34% YoY)
- 2026: 39.99 thousand kilograms (+4.06% YoY)
- 2027: 41.51 thousand kilograms (+3.80% YoY)
- 2028: 43.01 thousand kilograms (+3.62% YoY)
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is indicative of moderate growth in the demand for these imports.
Future trends to watch include fluctuations in global trade policies that could affect import levels, technological advancements in recycling, and shifts in domestic environmental regulations, which may all impact Canada's reliance on imported waste or scrap materials.
