European Total Waste Intra-EU28 Imports Share by Country (Metric Tons)

In 2023, Germany led the European intra-EU28 waste imports, maintaining its dominance with 18.58% of the market share. The Netherlands and Italy followed, with notable growths of 3.23% and 0.23% year-on-year, respectively. France experienced a decline, dropping by 3.92%, while Bulgaria and Romania saw significant jumps of 8.77% and 4.65% respectively. Smaller markets like Cyprus and Malta recorded the steepest declines of over 6%.

Looking ahead, trends suggest a focus on waste reduction policies and increased recycling initiatives. Countries investing in sustainable waste management technologies may lead in growth, shifting intra-European waste dynamics significantly over the coming years.