The Netherlands leads European plastics waste imports within the EU28, with 743.32 thousand metric tons in 2023, showing an increase of 3.58%. Germany follows, with 585.03 thousand metric tons and a modest growth of 1.53%. Emerging growth leaders include the Czech Republic (5.6%) and Romania (6.03%). Negative trends were observed in Belgium (-0.83%) and Italy (-3.89%). Prominent year-on-year gains include Greece (13.29%) and Estonia (13.42%), while Sweden (-6.42%) and Malta (-12.94%) saw declines. Over the past five years, the market demonstrated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), indicating consistent demand and varying country-specific strategies.
Looking forward, critical factors influencing future trends in the European Plastics Waste Intra-EU28 imports include policy shifts toward circular economies, advancements in recycling technologies, and changing consumer attitudes toward sustainability. Monitoring regulatory changes and the development of cross-border recycling initiatives will be essential for understanding future market dynamics.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Intra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 743,320 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 585,030 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 271,170 | 2023 | +4.57% | +5.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 234,840 | 2023 | +1.81% | +3.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 225,630 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 217,680 | 2023 | +3.54% | +0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 200,290 | 2023 | +2.79% | +2.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 173,780 | 2023 | +4% | +5.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 170,820 | 2023 | +2.99% | -0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 148,050 | 2023 | +5.18% | +5.43% | View data |
