In 2023, Germany led European Paper and Cardboard Waste Extra-EU28 imports with a 23.84% share, followed closely by the Netherlands at 22.04%. Italy, the third-largest importer, experienced a significant decline of 4.08%, while France saw a decrease of 3.78%. Despite these declines, the United Kingdom and Belgium showed noticeable growth rates of 5.93% and 10.71%, respectively. Notable increases were also seen in smaller markets like Latvia and Estonia, with growth rates of 15.04% and 10.35%, respectively. By contrast, Ireland saw the most substantial drop of 43.9%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential growth in the UK and Belgium as their import shares have been increasing.
- Monitoring the sustainability of Latvia and Estonia's rapid growth rates.
- The impact of Italy and France's declining shares on their overall market influence.
- Opportunities in emerging markets such as Croatia and Hungary, which have shown upward trends.
Top countries in Paper and Cardboard Waste Extra-EU28 Imports Share by Country (Thousand Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.84 | 2023 | +1.86% | -0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 22.04 | 2023 | +3.08% | -0.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.12 | 2023 | +0.49% | -4.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 10 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.15 | 2023 | -1.59% | -3.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.72 | 2023 | +2.83% | +0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.6 | 2023 | -0.45% | +1.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.32 | 2023 | +4.58% | +5.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2.49 | 2023 | +1.45% | -2.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.16 | 2023 | +1.37% | +2.28% | View data |
