The import of self-adhesive paper and paperboard to the UK is forecasted to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028, starting at 73.542 million kilograms in 2024 and reaching 76.759 million kilograms by 2028. In 2023, the import stood at 72.750 million kilograms.
Year-on-year, the import volume is expected to grow by approximately 1.13% from 2024 to 2025, 1.09% from 2025 to 2026, 1.06% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.03% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the average yearly growth stands at around 1.13%. For the five-year period ending in 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be approximately 1.07%.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of Brexit on trade policies and import duties, increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging materials, and technological advancements in self-adhesive paper and paperboard production that may influence import volumes.
