The IT hardware waste recovery in Germany is projected to undergo a slight annual decrease from 2024 to 2028. The forecast indicates values consistently declining from 118.61 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 116.69 thousand metric tons by 2028. Based on this data, there is a subtle, yet consistent negative trend, illustrating a slow but steady decrease in the volume of IT hardware waste recovered each year.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in recycling technology, EU regulations impacting e-waste processing, and shifts toward circular economy practices. These could alter the forecasted recovery rates either positively by enhancing recovery efficiency or negatively due to reduced hardware collected for recycling.
