In 2020, Germany led European Iron and Steel Waste exports within the EU27, followed by France and the Netherlands. Since then, Germany experienced a notable decline in exports by 5.29% in 2023, while France showed modest growth of 0.8%. Countries like the Czech Republic and Poland maintained steady growth, while Lithuania and Estonia saw significant upward trends with 6.54% and 5.92% increases respectively. Conversely, Bulgaria faced the largest contraction at 24.9%, and Latvia decreased by 6.17%.
Looking forward, digitalization and sustainable practices in waste management are pivotal trends affecting Iron and Steel Waste Exports in the EU27, influencing volume and market dynamics as countries aim to optimize recycling and reuse efficiencies.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Waste Exports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,353,400 | 2023 | -3.93% | -5.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,800,500 | 2023 | +5.97% | +0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,208,500 | 2023 | -2.99% | -3.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 710,950 | 2023 | +6.47% | +1.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 537,940 | 2023 | +2.48% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 396,420 | 2023 | +1.65% | -0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 307,860 | 2023 | +2.58% | -3.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 252,800 | 2023 | +3.15% | +0.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 249,440 | 2023 | +7.32% | +0.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 239,590 | 2023 | +8.19% | -0.8% | View data |
