The European generated steel packaging waste highlights Germany as the top contributor with 855.04 thousand metric tons in 2023, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Germany experienced a marginal decline of 0.039% year-on-year. Notable decreases were seen in the United Kingdom and France, with 1.89% and 1.82% reductions respectively. On the contrary, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Croatia observed increases of 2.38%, 1.3%, and 5.43% respectively. Luxembourg and Iceland faced significant declines, with Luxembourg's waste plunging by 17.29%.
Future trends indicate a potential focus on reducing steel packaging waste through increased recycling efforts and legislation. Sustainability initiatives across Europe are predicted to become more stringent, creating an environment that fosters innovation in packaging materials and waste management techniques.
Top countries in Generated Steel Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 855,040 | 2023 | -0.015% | -0.039% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 500,930 | 2023 | -1.79% | -1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 482,770 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 423,550 | 2023 | -2.48% | -1.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 242,910 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 156,580 | 2021 | -2.08% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 67,510 | 2023 | +4.33% | +2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 66,370 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 55,380 | 2021 | -5.01% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 55,320 | 2023 | -3.23% | -3.5% | View data |
