In 2023, France led European newsprint exports to non-EU countries with 26.35 thousand metric tons, followed closely by Sweden and Germany. Germany showed a robust increase at 7.23% year-on-year, while Spain, Finland, and Slovenia faced significant declines of 23.31%, 31.67%, and 12.73%, respectively. Emerging export potential was observed in Poland with a notable 32.42% increase. Over a five-year period, growth variation saw countries adjusting depending on market dynamics. Key players demonstrated resilience, while smaller contributors like Lithuania and Bulgaria showed potential growth.
Future trends to watch include Germany's continued export strength and Poland's rising share. Managing declining trends will be crucial for nations like Finland and Spain, while technological adaptation and market diversification could provide new opportunities for growth among smaller contributors.
Top countries in Newsprint Exports to Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 26.35 | 2023 | -1.28% | -3.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 26.14 | 2023 | +89.05% | -6.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 25.36 | 2023 | -0.23% | +7.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 13.27 | 2023 | -0.92% | +0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 8.29 | 2023 | -14.63% | +8.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.98 | 2023 | +21.53% | -23.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 4.43 | 2023 | -15.09% | -12.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 2.75 | 2023 | -14.95% | -31.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.25 | 2023 | -16.61% | +9.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.1 | 2023 | -59.57% | +32.42% | View data |
