In 2023, Germany stands as the leading exporter of European plastics waste within the EU28 with significant export values, followed by the Netherlands and France. Year-on-year variations indicate moderate growth, with Ireland and Croatia demonstrating the highest increases at 8.7% and 10.63%, respectively. Conversely, Malta recorded a sharp decline of 42.57%. Market shifts over the past five years show a Compound Annual Growth Rate, with countries like Croatia, Portugal, Cyprus, and Estonia experiencing notable growth.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of stricter environmental policies on plastics waste and innovations in recycling technology, which could further influence intra-EU trade dynamics.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Intra-EU28 Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 290,210 | 2023 | +2.89% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 166,820 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 160,710 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 105,720 | 2023 | +2.6% | -0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 87,150 | 2023 | +3.87% | +2.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 67,790 | 2023 | +3.08% | +2.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 66,670 | 2023 | +3.32% | +3.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 63,750 | 2023 | +2.02% | +5.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 36,650 | 2023 | +0.96% | +2.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 32,200 | 2023 | +0.99% | +2.11% | View data |
