EU External Trade - Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading|4803, Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated

Extra-EU sourcing of Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading|4803, Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 77.5% of imports (€189.3M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (4.7%). With an HHI of 6068, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading|4803, Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (23.0%, €91.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 41.9% of Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading|4803, Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (16.6%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.5%) and exports stable (-0.9%) compared to the previous year.