European Total Waste Intra-EU28 Exports by Country

As of 2023, Germany leads the European Total Waste Intra-EU28 exports, valued at 6.1555 billion euros, with France and the Netherlands following closely. Notable recent annual growth includes the United Kingdom at 2.08% and Poland at 3.12%. The Netherlands and Belgium experienced marginal growth at 0.032% and 0.35%, respectively. Although Malta saw a significant decline of 39.36%, Lithuania exhibited a considerable upsurge of 5.59%. Over the past year, the compound annual growth shows mixed shifts among countries. An observed trend is increasing exports in emerging economies like Poland, indicating potential shifts in intra-European waste management dynamics.

Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes impacting waste management, sustainable practices driving economic and environmental synergies, and technological innovations altering export logistics. Emerging European markets may challenge established leaders, fostering a competitive landscape.