The European cartonboard export landscape to non-EU countries shows distinct country performances. Sweden and Finland lead, with Sweden at 1.57 million metric tons, showing a 4.84% year-on-year growth. Finland follows, growing by 2.25% to 1.37 million metric tons. Germany ranks third with notable growth of 5.93%, reaching 0.5541 million metric tons. Conversely, countries like Belgium experienced a major decline of 26.17%. Other notable increases include Hungary's 12.03% rise and Croatia's 7.84% growth, while Spain and Slovenia saw declines. Portugal forecasted dramatic growth at 36.61%, despite smaller base volumes.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts driven by sustainability initiatives, digital transformations in logistics, and trade policy changes. Further development in cartonboard recycling technologies could impact both volume and value. Monitoring geopolitical shifts and global trade dynamics will be crucial for assessing long-term impacts on export volumes. Close attention to consumption patterns in non-EU markets and increasing cooperation in international markets may also affect growth prospects.
Top countries in Cartonboard Exports to Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 1,570 | 2023 | +1.47% | +4.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 1,370 | 2023 | +4.95% | +2.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 554.1 | 2023 | +2.98% | +5.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 209.32 | 2023 | +14.89% | +0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 121.52 | 2023 | +4.65% | -3.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 107.51 | 2023 | +2.8% | -0.058% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 96.38 | 2023 | +2.07% | -5.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 64.67 | 2023 | -0.062% | +6.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 59.05 | 2023 | +37.87% | -6.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 37.33 | 2023 | -0.027% | -2.43% | View data |
