In 2023, Germany led the European intermediate consumption of environmental protection services in waste management, valuing at 47.38 million euros, followed by Italy (17.72 million) and the Netherlands (12.3 million). Finland (2.14 million) and smaller nations like Slovenia (0.44 million) and Latvia (0.34 million) feature lower values. On a year-on-year basis, nations such as Germany, Slovakia, and Estonia experienced growth, with Estonia at 3.4%, while Austria faced a notable decline at -7.06% in 2023. Over the last five years, a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reveals varying investment interest across these countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The potential impact of stricter EU environmental regulations on investment and consumption.
- Technological advancements in waste management potentially increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- The influence of a growing circular economy pushing demand for environmental protection services.
- Increased emphasis on sustainability which may encourage higher consumption by corporations across the continent.
Top countries in Intermediate Consumption of Environmental Protection Services by Corporations as Specialist Producers in Waste Management in All Activities by Specialist Producers Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 47.38 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.72 | 2023 | +1.24% | +0.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.3 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6 | 2023 | +0.011% | -0.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 4.57 | 2023 | +2.57% | +1.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.83 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.7 | 2023 | -6.84% | -7.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 2.14 | 2023 | +3.38% | +1.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1.49 | 2023 | +5.7% | +2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.44 | 2023 | +2.46% | +1.94% | View data |
