In 2024, Sweden leads European non-EU wrapping paper exports, with Germany, Finland, and Spain following. Despite slight declines for Sweden (-0.9%) and France (-0.29%) in 2023, Czech Republic and Slovakia showed remarkable growth, with Slovakia increasing by 258.52%. Conversely, Italy and Estonia experienced notable declines, with Italy's exports decreasing by 10.63% and Estonia by 12.03%. Portugal exhibited the most significant positive variation at 25.79% year-on-year, indicating potential for expansion. Over five years, the market reflects varying growth rates across countries, underlying a dynamic trade environment.
Future trends to watch include advances in sustainable packaging driving further increases in export demand, particularly from countries investing heavily in eco-friendly practices, such as Germany and the Czech Republic. Increasing regulatory requirements and a focus on circular economy principles may offer new opportunities and challenges for European exporters in the coming years.
Top countries in Wrapping Papers Exports to Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 409.6 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 340.65 | 2023 | +11.98% | +10.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 202.55 | 2023 | +10.03% | +1.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 152.19 | 2023 | +6.38% | +2.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 117.08 | 2023 | +0.81% | -0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 80.5 | 2023 | -1.67% | +11.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 77.29 | 2023 | +0.18% | -1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 64.82 | 2023 | +0.17% | -10.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 42.78 | 2023 | +0.75% | +5.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 42.48 | 2023 | +0.17% | +9.96% | View data |
