As of 2023, Germany leads European precious metals waste exports with 34.83 metric tons, followed closely by the Netherlands at 28.52 metric tons. The United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Ireland complete the top five contributors. Noteworthy year-on-year growth was seen in Poland (23.18%), Hungary (30.8%), and Latvia (26.49%). In contrast, Austria experienced a sharp decline of 41.09%. Over the past five years, a consistent upward trend is observed in emerging exporters like Lithuania and Hungary.
Future trends to observe include shifts in market dominance, with countries like Poland and Hungary potentially increasing their market share significantly. Sustainability practices and circular economy policies could also influence export patterns.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Exports Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 34.83 | 2023 | +3.85% | +2.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 28.52 | 2023 | +19.15% | +5.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.01 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 4.07 | 2023 | +10.97% | +14.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3.39 | 2023 | +4.46% | +6.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 3.21 | 2023 | +5.19% | +6.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.01 | 2023 | +11.23% | +23.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 2.9 | 2023 | +5.25% | +4.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2.61 | 2023 | +4.43% | +6.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.31 | 2023 | +20.5% | +30.8% | View data |
