EU External Trade - Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225|g/m$2|or more, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process

Extra-EU sourcing of Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225|g/m$2|or more, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 56.6% of imports (€889K), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (17.2%). With an HHI of 3750, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225|g/m$2|or more, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process are 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇹🇼 Taiwan absorbs 35.9% of European exports (€63.1M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225|g/m$2|or more, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 35.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (144.1%) and exports rising (3.7%) compared to the previous year.