Germany leads intra-EU27 imports of paper and cardboard waste in 2020 with 4.4427 million metric tons, followed by the Netherlands and Spain. Notably, Poland and Romania show significant growth with double-digit year-on-year variations in 2023 at 10.83% and 22.53%, respectively. France and Belgium, by contrast, display a reduction in imports with negative trends of -2.56% and -7.36%.
Looking ahead, future trends to monitor include increased recycling initiatives and sustainable packaging demands impacting volume fluctuations. Additionally, forecasting improvements in trade relations and technological investments could drive efficiency and import scales across European nations.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,442,700 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 2,426,600 | 2023 | +3.35% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,518,500 | 2023 | +3.48% | +3.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 1,440,300 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 672,740 | 2023 | +0.076% | -2.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 630,480 | 2023 | +7.26% | +10.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 607,260 | 2023 | -5.73% | -7.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 532,120 | 2023 | +7.7% | +4.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 223,150 | 2023 | +0.6% | -0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 217,740 | 2023 | +2.16% | -4.52% | View data |
