In 2020, Italy led the EU27 in iron and steel waste imports with a value of €1.6987 billion, followed closely by Belgium and Germany. Trends from 2023 indicate notable year-on-year variations. Italy saw a modest increase of 0.59%, whereas Belgium experienced a decline of 3.88%. Sweden had a significant decrease of 12.02%, and Lithuania saw a remarkable 19.54% increase. France experienced the most considerable drop of 10.84%. Notably, Ireland recorded a substantial increase of 27.35%. These fluctuations highlight differing national responses to market dynamics.
For future trends, stakeholders should watch for possible impacts of green transition policies on waste import needs, shifts in industrial production across member countries, and evolving supply chain dynamics. Economic recovery and infrastructure projects may drive demand, while tighter regulations on waste trade and environmental implications could affect market behavior in significant ways.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,698,700 | 2023 | +6.81% | +0.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1,613,800 | 2023 | -1.89% | -3.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,218,300 | 2023 | +5.51% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,055,200 | 2023 | +2.61% | +0.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,021,300 | 2023 | +5.09% | +0.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 618,320 | 2023 | +6.53% | -0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 391,580 | 2023 | +5.18% | +2.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 274,390 | 2023 | +1.55% | -2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 268,670 | 2023 | -10.88% | -10.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 246,610 | 2023 | +6.88% | +3.12% | View data |
