In 2023, the global import of bleached kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225 g/m2 or more highlighted the United States as the leader, followed by Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. The United States saw a 4.17% growth, whereas Japan and South Korea grew at 5.42% and 4.18% respectively. Key growth nations included Lithuania and Thailand, displaying annual increases of 4.07% and 8.38%. Conversely, countries like Malaysia and Netherlands faced declines of 7.6% and 10.35%. This data underscores regional import dynamics influenced by local industrial demands.
Future trends to watch include fluctuations due to shifts in global manufacturing, environmental policies impacting paper product consumption, and technological advances in paper production. Monitoring these elements will be crucial to understanding future import patterns and market opportunities. The role of sustainable practices and market adaptation to regulatory changes will also be significant factors influencing international trade in kraft paper products.
Top countries in Import of Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard Weighing 225 g/m2 or More by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32,301,000 | 2023 | +3.32% | +4.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 20,167,000 | 2023 | +2% | +5.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 19,668,000 | 2023 | +5.27% | +4.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Saudi Arabia | 18,156,000 | 2023 | +5.76% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 17,584,000 | 2023 | +3.64% | +9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 10,535,000 | 2023 | +3.1% | +0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7,756,000 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 7,674,600 | 2023 | +5.24% | +1.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 6,046,800 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 6,039,200 | 2023 | +5.32% | +3.92% | View data |
