From the provided data, Germany leads the European Sold Production of Paper and Paperboard with a value of 10.863 Billion Euros in 2024, marking a 1.13% increase from the previous year. Finland and France saw slight declines of -0.8% and -0.55%, respectively. Italy and Sweden showed growth with Italy recording a significant 4.27% increase, while Sweden had a 2.48% rise. Spain, Austria, and Poland also exhibited upward trends with Spain at 6.35%, Austria at 6.91%, and Poland at 3.12%. Portugal marked a substantial increase of 30.06%, reflecting a strong performance. The United Kingdom, however, experienced a decline of -5.28%. Other noticeable performances include Hungary at 1.55%, Greece at 5.42%, and Serbia significantly rising by 15.07%.
Despite the positive trends in certain countries, Belgium, Netherlands, Romania, Denmark, and Slovakia experienced declines, with the most notable being Romania at -3.71%. Estonia showed modest growth at 0.75%, Lithuania at 3.92%, and Bulgaria at 1.84%. Ireland saw a 5.73% increase, indicating a strong year-over-year performance.
Looking towards the future, influencing factors such as sustainability initiatives, technological advancements in paper production, and shifts in consumer preferences towards digital media will likely shape the industry. Countries that can innovate and adapt to these changes are expected to maintain or grow their production levels. Continued investments in eco-friendly production methods will be a key driver in maintaining competitive advantage in this sector.
Top countries in Sold Production of Paper and Paperboard by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 10,863,000,000 | 2023 | +4.8% | +1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 7,115,500,000 | 2023 | +3.15% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6,236,300,000 | 2023 | +1.46% | +4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 4,729,300,000 | 2023 | +1.52% | +2.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4,316,200,000 | 2023 | +3.72% | -0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3,710,300,000 | 2023 | +3.28% | +6.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2,236,900,000 | 2023 | +3.4% | +6.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,742,400,000 | 2023 | +2.97% | +3.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1,585,700,000 | 2023 | +24.9% | +30.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 935,210,000 | 2023 | -8.48% | -5.28% | View data |
