In 2023, Germany remained the largest importer of binders, folders, and file covers of paper or paperboard in Europe, despite a slight decline in import share. The United Kingdom and France followed but also experienced declines. Austria and Poland showed significant increases, whereas Denmark had the most remarkable growth. Other notable performances include Slovakia's a strong increase and Portugal's notable growth. However, countries such as Cyprus and Lithuania experienced sharp declines.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued growth in Central and Eastern Europe as markets like Poland expand.
- Potential recovery in Western European countries facing declines.
- Monitoring the post-pandemic shift towards digital solutions, which may impact physical paper product imports.
- Environmental regulations driving demand for sustainable and recycled paper products.
Top countries in Import of Binders, Folders and File Covers of Paper or Paperboard Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 32.87 | 2023 | +3.28% | -0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.01 | 2023 | -1.63% | -3.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.09 | 2023 | -3.43% | -2.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.9 | 2023 | +7.62% | -1.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.36 | 2023 | +0.73% | -2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.37 | 2023 | +6.61% | +3.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.96 | 2023 | +10.49% | +0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.95 | 2023 | +3.41% | +8.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.93 | 2023 | +2.42% | +28.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.3 | 2023 | +4.71% | +0.73% | View data |
