EU External Trade - Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, Weighing less than 40|g/m$2

Extra-EU sourcing of Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, Weighing less than 40|g/m$2 is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 46.1% of imports (€8.9M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (16.3%). With an HHI of 2709, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, Weighing less than 40|g/m$2 to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (33.7%, €132.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, Weighing less than 40|g/m$2 are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 26.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-12.2%) and exports falling sharply (-17.0%) compared to the previous year.