In 2023, among European nations, France led in end-of-life vehicle recycling with the highest share, followed by the UK and Italy. Notable growth was observed in Poland (5.3%) and Lithuania (11.59%) from the previous year. Conversely, Germany and Sweden faced declines of -4.37% and -3.03%, respectively. Croatia experienced a significant surge of 21.5%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlighted shifting dynamics, with Cyprus seeing rapid growth, while Luxembourg dropped sharply by -28.5%.
Looking ahead, focus on countries like Poland, Croatia, and Lithuania, poised to expand their recycling capacities, as environmental policies become more stringent and sustainable practices gain priority across Europe.
Top countries in End-of-life Vehicles Recycling and Reuse Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20.78 | 2023 | +5.04% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 19.32 | 2023 | +2.45% | +2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.21 | 2023 | -2.24% | -0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.95 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.43 | 2023 | +12% | +5.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.25 | 2023 | -1.73% | -4.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.51 | 2023 | -0.89% | -3.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.38 | 2023 | +1.32% | -0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.37 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.31 | 2023 | +3.1% | +2.07% | View data |
