Key Market Indicators
By 2026, food waste generated in Latvia is expected to reach 886,000 metric tonnes, up 0.8% on the previous year. Since 2000, the country has seen a 1% year-on-year growth, with Latvia coming in at 33rd place in 2021, overtaken by Slovenia at 845,000 metric tonnes. China, Germany and Japan respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the same ranking. Food waste treated in Latvia is estimated to reach 894,000 metric tonnes by 2026, a 1.2% year-on-year growth from 833,000 metric tonnes in 2021. Since 2000, the country has seen a 2.5% year-on-year growth, with Latvia at 33rd place in 2021, followed by Slovenia at 833,000 metric tonnes. Germany, Japan and Mexico respectively placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the ranking.