The European Precious Metals Waste Exports Extra-EU27 in 2020 were led by Germany, Belgium, and the Czech Republic. Germany, with the highest export value, has shown a year-on-year growth of 13.21%. The Czech Republic experienced a notable year-on-year increase of 21.43%, and Poland showed a remarkable growth of 44.12%. While most countries saw positive trends, Slovakia and Latvia experienced declines. Cyprus demonstrated significant growth at 194.06%, making it an outlier, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability policies and technological advancements on waste processing and export. Increasing environmental regulations and circular economy initiatives might drive innovation and influence trade patterns within and outside the EU27.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Exports Extra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,179,500 | 2023 | +2.94% | +13.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 890,930 | 2023 | +21.63% | +11.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 463,870 | 2023 | +14.03% | +21.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 434,120 | 2023 | +19.97% | +44.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 348,380 | 2023 | +6.76% | +16.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 301,680 | 2023 | +24.16% | +47.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 283,850 | 2023 | +5.91% | +15.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 191,330 | 2023 | +40.79% | +107.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 165,190 | 2023 | -0.63% | +10% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 60,350 | 2023 | +8.13% | +13.6% | View data |
