In 2023, Spain led European imports of self-adhesive labels with a 32.13% share by weight, experiencing a modest growth of 2.77%. Belgium and Czechia followed, though Belgium saw a decline of -4.83%. The UK showed notable growth of 6.99%, while Sweden and Finland also registered significant increases at 8.67% and 8.4%, respectively. Other countries such as Croatia and Cyprus saw substantial boosts with year-on-year growth rates of 28.73% and 12.38%, respectively, indicating emerging markets.
Future trends to watch include a continued rise in digitalization and e-commerce, potentially increasing demand for self-adhesive labels in packaging. Additionally, sustainable and recyclable materials might shape import preferences as environmental regulations tighten across Europe. Monitoring the growth in Eastern European countries could provide insights into new opportunities and market shifts.
Top countries in Import of Self-Adhesive Labels of Paper or Paperboard Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 32.13 | 2023 | +33.57% | +2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 11.21 | 2023 | +6.04% | -4.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 10.15 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.08 | 2023 | +5.84% | +5.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.54 | 2023 | +2.16% | -0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.45 | 2023 | +2.2% | +6.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.07 | 2023 | +16.36% | +5.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.06 | 2023 | +3.09% | -0.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.87 | 2023 | +3.45% | +0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.2 | 2023 | +2.67% | -1.41% | View data |
