In 2020, Germany led extra-EU27 imports of paper and cardboard waste, valued at over 109 million euros, followed by the Netherlands and Italy. From 2022 to 2023, Latvia and Lithuania experienced the most significant growth, surpassing 30%, while Portugal saw a substantial decline of over 15%. Austria showed notable growth at over 7%. Over the last five years, trends suggest increasing diversification in importation across smaller economies.
Future trends to watch include shifts towards sustainable resource management and recycling technology advancements, potentially leading to changes in import patterns and increased demand for secondary raw materials within the European market.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Imports Extra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 109,060 | 2023 | +9.82% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 90,310 | 2023 | +5.19% | -0.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 42,180 | 2023 | +8.56% | -2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 28,630 | 2023 | +16.03% | +0.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 20,070 | 2023 | -4.86% | -6.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 15,560 | 2023 | +12.54% | +7.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 15,080 | 2023 | +3.1% | +2.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 11,420 | 2023 | +4.13% | +0.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 9,140 | 2023 | +15.91% | +0.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 6,350 | 2023 | +23.52% | +3.4% | View data |
