Germany leads with 22.03%, despite a -7.04% YoY decline in 2023. The UK (12.82%) and France (12.28%) saw slight declines, while Italy (9.99%) and Belgium (7.47%) grew modestly. Poland, with a 4.86% YoY increase, is emerging strongly. Smaller producers like Latvia (5.58% YoY) and Lithuania (2.79% YoY) show significant growth. However, Slovenia experienced a notable -20.56% decline.
Future Trends to Watch
Watch for recovery trends in Germany and diversification in smaller markets like Poland and Latvia. Sustainability and recycling advancements may affect production shares and overall recovered paper demand across Europe in the coming years.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.03 | 2023 | -9.44% | -7.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.82 | 2023 | -1.07% | -1.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.28 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.99 | 2023 | +0.4% | +1.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.09 | 2023 | +0.83% | -0.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.47 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.67 | 2023 | +3.25% | +4.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.98 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.23 | 2023 | +1.72% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 2.18 | 2023 | +0.34% | -1.28% | View data |
