The European recovered paper imports from non-EU countries in 2023 were notably led by Germany, the Netherlands, and France, which held significant shares. Over the past five years, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK demonstrated consistent positive trends, while Sweden, Italy, and Slovenia faced reductions. Norway experienced an exceptionally high growth due to strategic import enhancements. Conversely, Finland showed substantial declines. The UK recorded notable year-on-year growth largely contributing to a stable paper import market in Europe.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued diversification in import sources driven by sustainability goals.
- Technological advancements in recycling influencing import volumes.
- Potential regulatory impacts from environmental policies in high-import countries.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Imports from Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 36.27 | 2023 | +74.91% | +8.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 24.95 | 2023 | +3.07% | +8.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 19.34 | 2023 | +11.29% | +13.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 8.51 | 2023 | +0.29% | -5.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.02 | 2023 | +4.23% | -8.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.21 | 2023 | +17.17% | +6.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 2.89 | 2023 | +54.55% | +345.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 2.37 | 2023 | +12.56% | +3.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.07 | 2023 | +3.45% | -2.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.93 | 2023 | +3.76% | +7.87% | View data |
