The European pulp, paper, and paperboard sector shows significant variability in enterprise distribution across countries. As of 2023, Germany leads with the highest enterprise share, followed closely by the Czech Republic and Italy. The United Kingdom, Spain, and Poland complete the top six, albeit facing slight negative growth in the past year. Slovakia recorded notable growth, whereas Sweden experienced a substantial decline. Moderate increases were seen in Belgium, Serbia, Slovenia, and Denmark.
Future trends to watch include potential consolidation within high-growth markets like Slovakia and Latvia, while countries with declining numbers may innovate or consolidate to maintain market share. Attention should be given to how technological advancements and sustainable practices might reshape industry dynamics and enterprise distribution in Europe.
Top countries in Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 12.55 | 2023 | -2.33% | -1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 11.05 | 2023 | -6.36% | -6.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.05 | 2023 | -0.45% | +4.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11 | 2023 | -1.35% | -1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.2 | 2023 | -0.61% | -1.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.65 | 2023 | +0.66% | -2.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 7.35 | 2023 | +8.89% | +12.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.5 | 2023 | -5.26% | -0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 3.9 | 2023 | -1.27% | -1.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.05 | 2023 | +3.39% | -0.64% | View data |
