Belgium leads the import of European precious metals waste within the EU28, with a significant value of 92.65 thousand metric tons. Germany and Sweden follow, but with considerably lower values. Noticeable growth trends are evident in Lithuania, the United Kingdom, and Poland, showing increases greater than 5% each year in 2023. Meanwhile, reductions in Finland, Czech Republic, Denmark, and Latvia highlight a contrast with a downturn of over 6% each. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years suggests moderate fluctuation across most nations.
Future trends may include technological innovation enhancing recycling capabilities, fluctuation in global precious metals markets, and evolving EU regulations impacting imports. Monitoring these factors could provide insights into import trends and the economic implications across European countries.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Extra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 92,650 | 2023 | +6.49% | +1.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 40,120 | 2023 | +3.68% | +1.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 13,180 | 2023 | +5.53% | +3.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,860 | 2023 | +3% | +0.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3,970 | 2023 | +3.71% | +6.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 3,700 | 2023 | +6.02% | +7.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2,210 | 2023 | +6.71% | +15.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 843 | 2023 | +4.72% | -3.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 548 | 2023 | +5.59% | +9.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 500 | 2023 | +6.38% | +3.6% | View data |
