In 2023, Germany led the European production of graphic paper and paperboard, valued at 272.12 million euros, despite a slight decline of 1.23% from the previous year. The UK and Italy followed, with values of 107.19 million euros and 104.47 million euros, respectively, where Italy saw a growth of 5.44%. France and Sweden, valued at 85.79 million euros and 54.093 million euros, experienced a decline and growth of 2.57%, respectively. Emerging markets like Spain, Finland, Czechia, and Estonia and Portugal had lower production values, with significant contractions noted in Estonia at -5.72%.
Future trends to watch in European production include:
- Potential technological innovations in paper production that may enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Shifts in consumer demand towards digital mediums possibly leading to decreased demand for graphic paper and paperboard.
- Regulatory changes regarding environmental standards that might impact production methodologies.
- Potential expansion in capacities or strategic realignment in countries with current lower production levels such as Finland and Portugal.
- Impacts of geopolitical tensions on trade and production capacities across Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Graphic Paper and Paperboard with Mechanical Fibres Not Exceeding 10% and Weighing at Least 150 g/m² by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 272,120,000 | 2023 | +0.14% | -1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 107,190,000 | 2023 | -0.95% | +0.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 104,470,000 | 2023 | +9.49% | +5.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 85,790,000 | 2023 | +0.11% | -2.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 54,093,000 | 2023 | +9.4% | +2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 17,090,000 | 2021 | +3.56% | -12.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 2,816,000 | 2021 | +86.83% | +1.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 2,743,200 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 1,759,100 | 2023 | +6.54% | -5.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 999 | 2023 | -1.48% | View data |
