In 2023, Germany led European imports of recovered fibre pulp from non-EU countries with 83.93 thousand metric tons, with a modest year-on-year increase of 5.83%. The UK saw significant growth at 23.49%, reaching 5.87 thousand metric tons, while Austria's imports marginally rose by 2.14% to 3.12 thousand metric tons. Both Italy and France experienced growth at 6.04% and 4.63%, respectively. Spain's imports slightly declined by 6.32%. Other countries such as Sweden and Hungary observed notable variations, with Sweden increasing 13.07% and Hungary contracting by 15.89%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential growth in the UK due to its recent significant increase.
- Germany’s continued dominance could lead to more stable import trends.
- Monitor any regulatory changes impacting non-EU countries that might affect import dynamics.
- Economic shifts in key importing countries such as Sweden and Spain influencing demand and growth rates.
Top countries in Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports from Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 83.93 | 2023 | +0.2% | +5.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 5.87 | 2023 | +5.97% | +23.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 3.12 | 2023 | +1.99% | +2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2.7 | 2023 | -44.46% | +6.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 1.78 | 2023 | +33.12% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 France | 1.33 | 2023 | 0% | +4.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.53 | 2023 | +154.17% | +13.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.5 | 2023 | +418.18% | -6.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.11 | 2023 | +62.5% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.11 | 2023 | +45.41% | View data |
