The Netherlands and Germany lead in EU plastics waste imports, with notable volumes of 628.99k and 578.86k tons, respectively. Significant growth in 2023 was observed in Greece (28.08%) and Cyprus (61.01%), while Italy and Malta saw declines of -6.86% and -11.76%, respectively. Countries like Romania and Hungary experienced substantial gains, indicating shifting import dynamics regarding waste management capabilities. Contrarily, Poland and Portugal experienced slight declines, suggesting potential domestic consumption improvements or processing enhancements.
Future trends to watch involve policy shifts in waste management, technological advancements in recycling, and sustainability initiatives within the EU. The continued growth in some countries may imply increased emphasis on circular economy practices and improvements in recycling infrastructure.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 628,990 | 2023 | +2.88% | +3.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 578,860 | 2023 | +4.47% | +2.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 292,080 | 2023 | +6.31% | +7.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 237,240 | 2023 | +2.9% | +1.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 217,040 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 183,900 | 2023 | +3.85% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 157,210 | 2023 | +2.96% | +1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 146,500 | 2023 | +5.86% | +3.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 137,510 | 2023 | +18.87% | +9.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 124,460 | 2023 | +4.25% | -0.84% | View data |
