In 2024, Germany leads in the treatment of electrical and electronic tools waste with 35.46 thousand metric tons, followed by France with 31.44 and the UK with 21.08. There's a notable decline in waste treatment for Norway by 10.49% year-over-year. Lithuania shows the highest growth at 14.43%, whereas Malta, despite its minuscule size, saw a significant spike at 43.1%. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK have shown consistent year-over-year growths of 3.54%, 5.34%, and 3.12%, respectively, contributing significantly to Europe’s waste treatment efforts.
Future trends to watch in the European Electrical and Electronic Tools Waste Treatment sector include:
- Further increases in waste treatment capacities in Western European countries.
- Potential rapid growth in Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Slovakia.
- The impact of new European Union policies on electronic waste recycling and sustainability.
- Technological advancements enhancing recycling efficiency across Europe.
- Monitoring the reduction efforts in countries showing declining trends such as Norway and Croatia.
Top countries in Electrical and Electronic Tools Waste Treated by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35,460 | 2023 | +1.96% | +3.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 31,440 | 2023 | +4.88% | +5.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 21,080 | 2023 | +1.64% | +3.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11,250 | 2023 | -0.2% | +1.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5,520 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 4,550 | 2023 | +3.71% | +3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4,140 | 2023 | +3.63% | +3.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 4,080 | 2023 | +4.99% | +2.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 4,010 | 2023 | +3.19% | +2.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 3,260 | 2023 | +3.89% | +1.43% | View data |
