European paperboard case material production has been led by Germany with 9.9 million metric tons, followed by France (3.92), Spain (3.59), and Italy (2.92). Germany's production grew by 2.91%, indicating a healthy increase. Italy and Spain exhibited robust growth with 3.79% and 3.49% respectively. Poland, France, and the Netherlands showed modest growth. Sweden's production declined slightly by 1.41%, while Norway and Latvia saw significant declines. Slovakia experienced a substantial increase of 24.05%, presenting a noteworthy surge.
Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows steady growth in major producing countries with varying trends in smaller markets. Future trends to watch include increased sustainability efforts leading to potential shifts in material preferences, technological advancements improving production efficiency, and market demand fluctuations influenced by economic and geopolitical factors.
Top countries in Paperboard Case Materials Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,900 | 2023 | +4.03% | +2.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,920 | 2023 | +2.32% | +1.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,590 | 2023 | +5.3% | +3.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,920 | 2023 | +2.4% | +3.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,560 | 2023 | +3.3% | +1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 2,080 | 2023 | -0.52% | -1.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1,600 | 2022 | -5.88% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 1,380 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 746.62 | 2023 | +2.7% | +1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 387.17 | 2023 | -0.86% | +0.26% | View data |