In 2023, the Netherlands led the European Plastics Waste Intra-EU28 Imports at €228.72 million, marking a 2.81% year-on-year growth. Germany followed closely, with €198.85 million imports, noticing a 2.17% increase. Remarkably, Romania and Slovenia showcased significant imports upsurge at 5.84% and 8.43%, respectively. Conversely, Sweden registered a notable decline of -7.48%. Over the past five years, nations like Hungary and Cyprus are experiencing varied dynamics, with Hungary showing robust growth and Cyprus witnessing a decline.
Future trends could be influenced by strengthened environmental regulations and recycling innovations, potentially reshaping import hierarchies within EU countries.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Intra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 228,720 | 2023 | +2.64% | +2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 198,850 | 2023 | +1.18% | +2.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 103,180 | 2023 | +4.49% | +0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 84,150 | 2023 | -1.33% | -3.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 79,750 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 78,620 | 2023 | +3.27% | +3.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 75,590 | 2023 | -0.42% | -2.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 60,830 | 2023 | +2.26% | +3.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 55,270 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 47,510 | 2023 | -0.43% | -3.02% | View data |
