In 2023, Germany led European paper and paperboard exports to non-EU countries with 20.81 thousand metric tons, followed by Finland and Sweden. Notably, Germany and Poland saw growth, while Finland and France experienced declines. Countries like Estonia and Cyprus faced significant drops, indicating potential market challenges. Over the past five years, variances were consistent, although more abrupt changes were observed recently, emphasizing market volatility.
Future trends include potential expansion in Eastern Europe, driven by Lithuania's substantial growth, and strategic shifts in the UK and other key players to mitigate declining export shares. The sector must adopt sustainability and digitalization to sustain competitiveness globally.
Top countries in Paper and Paperboard Exports to Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.81 | 2023 | +1.25% | +4.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 20.36 | 2023 | +5.4% | -5.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 18.44 | 2023 | +2.34% | +4.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.28 | 2023 | +15.35% | +0.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.84 | 2023 | +2.5% | -0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.02 | 2023 | +17.96% | +7.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.98 | 2023 | +5.79% | +3.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 3.87 | 2023 | +1.95% | -5.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.1 | 2023 | +5.63% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.52 | 2022 | -7.34% | View data |
