The European large household appliances waste recovery landscape in 2024 sees the United Kingdom leading with significant recovery volumes, followed by France and Germany. Smaller nations like Malta and Liechtenstein recorded the highest year-on-year growth, showing promising improvement despite lower overall volumes. The sector witnessed diverse growth dynamics with countries like Croatia, Iceland, and Cyprus demonstrating notable positive trends with their recovery increases, while Norway saw a minor decline. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over five years highlights incremental progress across most countries, emphasizing gradual enhancement in recovery efforts.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements improving recovery processes, regulatory policies boosting recycling initiatives, and increased consumer awareness driving demand for more sustainable waste management practices. As the circular economy concept gains traction, expect continued upward momentum in waste recovery metrics across Europe.
Top countries in Large Household Appliances Waste Recovered Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 22.7 | 2023 | +3.25% | +4.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19 | 2023 | +4.1% | +4.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.93 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.77 | 2023 | +3.07% | +2.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.87 | 2023 | +1.93% | +1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.85 | 2023 | +4.49% | +3.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.42 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.76 | 2023 | +4.26% | +4.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.33 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.14 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.95% | View data |
