In 2023, Germany led European paper and paperboard imports at 19.92 thousand metric tons, despite a 4.63% decline from 2022. Italy, Poland, and the UK trailed, with Poland seeing the largest rise among them at 3.72%. France had stability with a slight gain of 0.37%. Significant movements included Romania’s 4.11% increase and Slovenia’s notable decline of 10.78%. Over the last five years, a steady growth in Poland and Romania is observed, while traditionally leading importers like Germany and the UK face modest contractions.
Future trends to consider include:
- Shift towards sustainable packaging driving demand in eco-friendly materials.
- Brexit's ongoing impacts on UK import patterns.
- Differentiation in Eastern Europe with growth potential highlighted in Poland and Romania.
- Potential regulatory changes affecting import dynamics in the leading markets.
Top countries in Paper and Paperboard Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.92 | 2023 | -1.34% | -4.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 11.41 | 2023 | -3.49% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.97 | 2023 | +5.71% | +3.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.42 | 2023 | -0.95% | -2.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 10.18 | 2023 | -0.6% | +0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.45 | 2023 | +1.1% | -1.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.66 | 2023 | -1.71% | -3.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.59 | 2023 | -2.58% | -2.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.41 | 2023 | +1.53% | -0.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.62 | 2023 | -0.34% | -1.49% | View data |
