The European import landscape of vegetable materials, waste, residues, and by-products displays diverse trends in 2023, with the Netherlands and the United Kingdom leading with 766.99 and 730.25 million kilograms, respectively. Germany’s imports were marked by an 8.49% increase, contributing substantially to their 475.93 million kilograms. Ireland and Belgium saw declining figures, -4.41% and -3.21%, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Sweden and Hungary, with 16.39% and 10.42% increases. Conversely, Italy faced a downturn, with a decline of 12.45%. The most significant surge was Croatia's 65.95% increase.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of sustainability practices on import patterns, technological advancements in recycling and reuse, and policy changes promoting circular economies which might drive shifts in the demand and supply dynamics of vegetable residue imports across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Vegetable Materials, Waste, Residues and By-Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 766,990,000 | 2023 | +5.25% | +6.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 730,250,000 | 2023 | +1.94% | +1.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 475,930,000 | 2023 | +5.51% | +8.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 459,260,000 | 2023 | -0.053% | -4.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 296,610,000 | 2023 | +5.22% | +5.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 146,260,000 | 2023 | -1.39% | -3.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 73,755,000 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 48,953,000 | 2023 | -10.83% | -4.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 35,385,000 | 2023 | +1.3% | -12.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 29,760,000 | 2023 | +2.92% | +7.76% | View data |
