The analysis of European sold production of paper and paperboard illustrates notable variations among countries. In 2023, Germany remained the leader with over 18 billion kilograms, seeing a 3.22% increase. Finland slightly declined by 1.58%, while Italy and Spain increased by 7.18% and 9.57%, respectively. Portugal surged by 33.72%, reflecting its growing importance. The Netherlands exhibited a significant jump of 63.21%, whereas the United Kingdom experienced a sharp decrease of 23.99%. Contrarily, France saw a 9.12% dip. The overall market trend reveals a diverse performance across Europe with fluctuating growth rates.
Future trends to watch include:
- Emphasis on sustainability, driving innovations in recycled paper production.
- Potential market consolidations as companies strive for cost efficiencies.
- Impact of digitalization and e-commerce boosting packaging paper demand.
- Shifts in global economic conditions influencing exports from major producers.
Top countries in Sold Production of Paper and Paperboard by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18,995,000,000 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 9,896,000,000 | 2023 | +3.38% | -1.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9,531,600,000 | 2023 | +2.76% | +7.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 6,223,900,000 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5,561,300,000 | 2023 | +4.01% | +9.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3,753,400,000 | 2023 | +4.25% | +7.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3,393,800,000 | 2023 | +2.98% | -9.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,957,000,000 | 2023 | +3.57% | +5.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2,323,100,000 | 2023 | +24.16% | +33.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 906,430,000 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.12% | View data |
