In 2023, Germany led European imports of paper products at 416.23 million kg, though it saw a slight decline of 0.34% year-on-year. France and Italy followed closely, with France showing a 3.44% increase, and Italy a 4.51% rise. The UK and the Netherlands experienced declines at -1.26% and -0.89%, respectively. Ireland stood out with an 8.67% increase, while Malta experienced a significant 16.85% surge. The data reflects growth in the paper import sector across several countries, with some fluctuations in leading importers.
Future trends to watch include the rise in imports driven by increased demand for sustainable packaging and digitalization effects reducing paper demand. Economic conditions, trade policies, and sustainability commitments will influence import trajectories in European markets.
Top countries in Import of Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding and Webs of Cellulose Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 416,230,000 | 2023 | +0.79% | -0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 379,000,000 | 2023 | +2.02% | +3.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 369,430,000 | 2023 | +2.5% | +4.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 308,090,000 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 295,780,000 | 2023 | -0.4% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 254,900,000 | 2023 | +4.1% | +4.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 250,630,000 | 2023 | +6.96% | +2.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 160,430,000 | 2023 | -2.77% | -0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 99,229,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | -1.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 85,523,000 | 2023 | +2.09% | -0.13% | View data |
