In 2023, Belgium led European imports of composite paper and paperboard at 105.8 million kilograms, marking a slight decline of 0.9%. The United Kingdom and Germany followed, both experiencing decreases of approximately 1% and 1.9%, respectively. Conversely, countries like France and the Netherlands displayed notable growth at 3.54% and 6.44%. Smaller countries such as Luxembourg showed a dramatic increase of 99.98%, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The implications of persistent consumer demand changes on composite paperboard import volumes.
- Potential shifts due to environmental regulations affecting production and import practices.
- How emerging markets within Europe influence the broader import landscape.
Top countries in Import of Composite Paper and Paperboard by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 105,800,000 | 2023 | +4.13% | -0.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 61,187,000 | 2023 | -0.93% | -0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 52,328,000 | 2023 | +2.2% | -1.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 42,387,000 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 39,242,000 | 2023 | +8.26% | +0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 38,995,000 | 2023 | -0.75% | +3.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 29,405,000 | 2023 | +2.11% | +6.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 28,078,000 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 23,244,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 21,013,000 | 2023 | +11.87% | +3.66% | View data |
