The United Kingdom leads in generating aluminum packaging waste at 206.35 thousand metric tons, followed by Germany at 175.62 thousand metric tons. France showed significant growth with a 15.68% increase in 2023. The Czech Republic and Croatia also posted notable increases. Despite France's growth, Italy's output decreased year-on-year, mainly driven by stagnant economic activities. While Sweden and Ireland reported modest growth, other smaller markets like Iceland and Liechtenstein saw higher growth rates, albeit from a lower base.
Future trends may include increased emphasis on recycling-driven policies across Europe, potentially flattening growth in aluminum waste by encouraging the use of alternative packaging materials and improving recycling technologies.
Top countries in Generated Aluminium Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 206,350 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 175,620 | 2023 | +3.71% | +5.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 140,710 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 France | 136,060 | 2023 | +9.91% | +15.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 82,970 | 2023 | +1.73% | +3.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 45,150 | 2021 | -2.08% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 36,190 | 2023 | +4.53% | +4.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 33,830 | 2021 | +18.06% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 32,530 | 2023 | +2.25% | +3.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 31,620 | 2021 | -5.59% | View data |
