The United States leads in the global export of waste or scrap of paper, followed by Japan and Italy. While the U.S. experienced a slight increase of 2.38% from the previous year, Japan’s exports declined by 8.23%, and Italy showed a modest rise of 1.35%. Notable growth was seen in Indonesia with a 33.2% increase and Saudi Arabia with 31.16%, marking significant improvements in their scrap paper export sectors. However, several countries like the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Ireland faced reductions, highlighting volatility in this sector.
Looking forward, trends to watch include emerging markets like Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, which could reshape global waste paper trade dynamics. Sustainable practices and recycling capacity expansions may also influence future export landscapes, driving shifts in trade patterns and environmental policies worldwide.
Top countries in Export of Waste or Scrap of Paper, Paperboard of Mechanical Pulp by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 622,540,000 | 2023 | +0.41% | +2.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 162,590,000 | 2023 | -3.2% | -8.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 87,886,000 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 61,310,000 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 55,953,000 | 2023 | -2.13% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 55,624,000 | 2023 | -8.19% | -8.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 41,126,000 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 40,197,000 | 2023 | -5.45% | -5.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 33,878,000 | 2023 | -0.1% | -3.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 30,364,000 | 2023 | +2.94% | +1.61% | View data |
