The European recovered paper export landscape in 2023 showed significant fluctuations. The United Kingdom dominated with a marginal increase of 0.6%, while Italy and Spain faced declines of 2.85% and 0.5% respectively. Notable contractions were seen in the Netherlands (-17.3%) and France (-22.76%). Conversely, Bulgaria and Slovakia experienced significant growth with 11.78% and 19.28% increases, while Lithuania saw an impressive 57.84% rise.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in major markets with increasing sustainability policies.
- Growth opportunities in Eastern Europe and smaller markets like Lithuania.
- Impact of geopolitical dynamics on trade with non-EU countries.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Exports to Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 51.07 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.94 | 2023 | +24.8% | -2.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 8.8 | 2023 | +1.52% | -0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.94 | 2023 | -14.08% | -17.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.04 | 2023 | +150.98% | -6.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1.82 | 2023 | -30.11% | -22.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.81 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.72 | 2023 | +36.24% | -2.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.19 | 2023 | -2.49% | +11.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.81 | 2023 | +18.37% | +19.28% | View data |
