Germany leads in European Copper, Aluminium, and Nickel waste intra-EU28 imports with 1.4435 million metric tons, experiencing a year-on-year growth of 2.43% in 2023. Italy follows with 0.77338 million metric tons and a growth of 2.76%. Notably, Hungary presents a robust 5% increase, while Ireland dominates growth with a remarkable 10.09% rise. However, Netherlands and Denmark report declines of 1.17% and 8.11%, respectively. Overall, the compound annual growth rate over the past five years indicates a positive trajectory for most countries in this sector.
Future trends to watch include increased recycling initiatives driven by environmental regulations, potentially boosting import volumes. Expect more significant growth from countries investing in sustainability and circular economy practices, while fluctuating commodity prices might impact overall import dynamics.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Intra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,443,500 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 773,380 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 479,050 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 424,670 | 2023 | +3.7% | +2.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 411,090 | 2023 | +2.85% | +2.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 343,350 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 311,980 | 2023 | +0.41% | -1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 303,970 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.018% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 168,490 | 2023 | +0.8% | -1.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 146,160 | 2023 | +2.85% | +2.95% | View data |
