In 2023, Italy led European production with a notable 12.74% increase, followed by Germany, which saw a decline of 6.19%. The UK, France, and Spain also experienced minor contractions. The Netherlands displayed significant growth with a 31.58% rise. Poland, Romania, and smaller markets such as Serbia and Lithuania showed moderate to high increases. Many smaller markets like Greece and Denmark experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in the Netherlands due to technological advancements and potential shifts in consumer preferences towards digital communication in major markets like Germany and the UK, possibly leading to further declines.
Top countries in Sold Production of Envelopes, Letter Cards, Plain Postcards and Correspondence Cards of Paper or Paperboard by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 147,260,000 | 2023 | +3.4% | +12.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 133,400,000 | 2023 | -4.72% | -6.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 71,833,000 | 2023 | +0.035% | -2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 61,984,000 | 2023 | -2.28% | -1.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 60,700,000 | 2023 | -1.93% | +31.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 58,488,000 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 30,657,000 | 2023 | +6.37% | +5.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 24,462,000 | 2023 | -4.49% | -2.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 9,398,700 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 8,310,400 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.025% | View data |