In 2020, Germany led European intra-EU27 plastics waste exports, accounting for nearly a quarter of the total share, followed by France and the Netherlands. Over 2022-2023, notable increases in exports were seen in countries like Slovakia and Croatia, with Cyprus showing significant growth. Conversely, Belgium and Austria experienced declines. Over the past five years, numerous countries such as the Netherlands and Portugal saw positive Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR).
Future trends to monitor include further shifts driven by evolving EU regulations on plastics and sustainability, technological advancements in recycling, and the increasing influence of climate policies impacting trade dynamics within Europe.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Exports Intra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Thousand Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.75 | 2023 | +10.37% | +3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.63 | 2023 | +9.19% | +2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.13 | 2023 | +6.18% | +3.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.65 | 2023 | +6.04% | -0.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 6.02 | 2023 | +7.9% | -2.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.52 | 2023 | +7.09% | +2.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.91 | 2023 | +8.19% | -0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.68 | 2023 | +12.32% | +8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.91 | 2023 | +6.45% | +2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2.27 | 2023 | +10.99% | +10.46% | View data |
