In 2023, Germany led in recovered glass packaging waste with 2.498 million metric tons, followed by France (2.3658) and Italy (2.2719). The highest year-on-year growth was observed in Liechtenstein (7.06%), Poland (6.52%), and Estonia (6.27%), whereas Belgium (-0.97%) and Greece (-0.75%) saw declines. Future trends to monitor include advancements in recycling technologies, changes in EU waste management regulations, and increasing consumer preference for sustainable packaging in key markets like Germany, France, and Italy.
Top countries in Recovered Glass Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,498,000 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,365,800 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,271,900 | 2023 | +1.99% | +3.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,811,500 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,239,300 | 2023 | +7.12% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,011,100 | 2023 | +3.45% | +6.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 450,090 | 2023 | +3.31% | +0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 392,950 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 278,030 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 237,860 | 2023 | +2.14% | +3.54% | View data |
