European Total Waste Intra-EU28 Exports by Country

Germany leads the European Total Waste Intra-EU28 Exports, despite a slight decline of 0.6% in 2023. France and Netherlands maintain strong positions with moderate growths of 0.45% and 0.38%, respectively. Slovakia and Italy show notable growth rates at 7.06% and 3.41%. Conversely, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Denmark experienced significant declines, facing drops of 3.8%, 2.21%, and 4.19%. Smaller markets like Lithuania and Luxembourg saw the steepest reductions, at 10% and 5.8%.

Future trends to watch:

• Increasing intra-EU green policies, impacting waste management and exports.
• Technological advancements improving recycling capabilities.
• Potential shifts in waste trade dynamics due to environmental regulations.