The European net operating surplus in the waste management sector saw significant variation by country. Germany led with a significant value of €6.78 billion, while Slovenia and Luxembourg reported negative surpluses. Italy and the Netherlands showed healthy increases with year-on-year variations of 3.68% and 3.25%, respectively. Greece experienced a notable decline of 7.99%. Finland's market grew by 2.79%, and Ireland's by 4.34%. Noteworthy stability was observed in Germany, Belgium, Slovakia, Estonia, Slovenia, and Luxembourg, with no year-on-year variation.
Future trends in the European waste management sector could be influenced by increased regulatory pressures focusing on sustainability, circular economy practices, and technological innovations. A move towards more efficient waste processing and recycling initiatives is expected to stabilize and potentially grow net operating surpluses across various countries.
Top countries in Net Operating Surplus in Sewerage, Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery; Remediation Activities and Other Waste Management Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,780 | 2023 | +4.7% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,720 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,460 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,060 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 731.58 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 599 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 334.18 | 2023 | -9.35% | -7.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 333.2 | 2023 | +1.25% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 262.16 | 2023 | +3.61% | +4.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 61.91 | 2023 | -2.57% | View data |
