EU External Trade - Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, Lightweight coated paper

Extra-EU sourcing of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, Lightweight coated paper is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 93.9% of imports (€345.8M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (2.9%). With an HHI of 8824, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, Lightweight coated paper to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (31.4%, €580.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇪🇬 Egypt.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 84.0% of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, Lightweight coated paper imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (9.2%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were declining (-11.9%) and exports declining (-14.5%) compared to the previous year.