The European export market for boxes, pouches, wallets, and writing compendiums of paper or paperboard demonstrated varied performance across countries in 2023. Italy stood out as the largest exporter in terms of volume but experienced a 7.47% decline, while the Netherlands, although second, nearly doubled its exports with a substantial annual increase of 99.96%. Other noteworthy countries included Spain with an 11.53% increase and Greece with a significant rise of 28.41%. Ireland and France showed stability with no variations, whereas Portugal saw the largest decrease at 46.02%. Across the board, Luxembourg marked a promising surge of 76.22%, and Lithuania followed with a 25.41% increase. Meanwhile, countries like Hungary and Latvia faced exports contractions by 7.43% and 12.04%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of sustainability initiatives and digital transformation on consumer preference in packaging materials. With the growing emphasis on eco-friendly products, countries might experience shifts in demand patterns, favoring those adopting green materials and practices. Additionally, technological advancements may streamline production and logistics processes, potentially affecting trade dynamics within Europe.
Top countries in Export of Boxes, Pouches, Wallets and Writing Compendiums of Paper or Paperboard by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 36,874,000 | 2023 | -0.89% | -7.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 29,254,000 | 2023 | +15.7% | +99.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,011,500 | 2023 | +0.23% | +11.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 1,564,300 | 2023 | -17.8% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 501,340 | 2023 | +4.28% | -3.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 359,800 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 220,910 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 179,890 | 2023 | -5.28% | -5.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 169,040 | 2023 | +6.16% | +25.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 153,990 | 2023 | +9.21% | +7.92% | View data |