In 2023, Sweden led European exports of uncoated kraft paper and paperboard weighing at most 150g/m², holding a 21.96% market share. Austria and Italy followed with 18% and 13.57% shares, respectively. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in countries like France and Slovenia, with France experiencing a dramatic 100% decrease due to market exit. Greece showed a notable increase, while Finland showed a slight decline. Overall, most key players experienced stable or growing trends over the past couple of years.
Going forward, trends to monitor include potential shifts in demand influenced by sustainability efforts across Europe, a possible rise in exports from eastern European countries, and continued impact from economic changes, such as energy costs that might affect production scalability and export volumes.
Top countries in Export of Uncoated Kraft Paper and Paperboard Weighing at Most 150g/m² Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 21.96 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 18 | 2023 | +12.38% | +16.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.57 | 2023 | +10.78% | +2.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.45 | 2023 | +1.06% | +3.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 9.18 | 2023 | +0.66% | -1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.75 | 2023 | +3.4% | +7.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 7.54 | 2023 | +16.39% | +0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 6.27 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.88 | 2023 | +5.13% | +13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.4 | 2023 | +2.11% | +16.79% | View data |
