In 2023, Sweden led European imports of renewable municipal waste at 8.83 thousand terajoules, marking a notable 17.74% increase from 2022. The Netherlands followed with 5.66 thousand terajoules, despite a decline of 8.99%. Denmark saw a modest rise of 1.69% to 2.95 thousand terajoules. Latvia experienced a significant 11.25% growth. Conversely, Hungary decreased by 6.78%, and Estonia's imports plummeted by 100%. Belgium had a sharp rise of 14.55%, while Cyprus saw a slight increase of 0.56%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sweden's continued growth capacity, positioning itself as a key player in the renewable waste sector.
- Potential shifts in policy or market dynamics in the Netherlands could impact import levels.
- Denmark and Latvia's consistent growth could lead to increased market influence.
- The impact of environmental regulations across Europe affecting waste import demands.
Top countries in Imports of Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 8,830 | 2023 | +11.26% | +17.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 5,660 | 2023 | 0% | -8.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 2,950 | 2023 | +3.22% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 1,730 | 2023 | +9.79% | +11.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 1,150 | 2023 | +5.23% | +0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 902 | 2023 | +0.89% | -6.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 28.4 | 2023 | +5.19% | +14.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 19.24 | 2023 | -43.15% | View data |
