Germany leads in recovered metal packaging waste with 22.99 metric tons, despite a slight decline in 2023. The UK, France, Italy, and Spain follow, with Poland showing the most significant growth at 7.35%. Notably, Croatia and Liechtenstein exhibit the highest year-on-year growth at 9.29% and 7.22%, respectively. The upward trends in Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, and Poland indicate potential leaders in metal recovery efficiency.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements and policy changes in recycling practices, which may shift the landscape of metal recovery, with countries emphasizing sustainable practices that could increase their metal waste recovery rates.
Top countries in Recovered Metal Packaging Waste Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.99 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.089% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.4 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.42 | 2023 | +8.96% | +1.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.94 | 2023 | +4.48% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.48 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.65 | 2023 | +3.81% | +7.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.64 | 2023 | +0.28% | -1.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.1 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.83 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.59 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.22% | View data |
