In 2023, Germany's imports of recovered paper were recorded at 5.5 million metric tons. Looking forward, the forecasted data suggests a steady year-on-year increase: 2.6% in 2024, 2.6% in 2025, 2.4% in 2026, 2.3% in 2027, and 2.4% in 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.5% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of environmental regulations on supply chains and waste management.
- Evolving technologies in recycling and paper production processes.
- Economic factors influencing global and domestic paper demand.