The European recovered glass packaging waste market shows significant variability across countries. As of 2024, Germany leads with 17.56 metric tons, followed by France's 16.63 metric tons. Over the past year, Germany observed a modest increase of 0.74%, while Poland saw the highest growth at 6.52%. Italy experienced a 3.79% rise in waste recovery, and notable improvements were also observed in Denmark (4.8%) and Lithuania (5.93%). In contrast, Belgium and Slovenia exhibited decreases. Most countries displayed positive growth trends, indicating a region-wide push toward sustainable waste management.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in recycling processes and governmental policy shifts that could further stimulate the growth of glass recovery across Europe. The adoption of circular economy practices and cross-border collaboration among European nations are expected to strengthen this positive trajectory.
Top countries in Recovered Glass Packaging Waste Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.56 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.63 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.97 | 2023 | +1.99% | +3.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 12.74 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.71 | 2023 | +7.12% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.11 | 2023 | +3.45% | +6.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.16 | 2023 | +3.31% | +0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.76 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.95 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.67 | 2023 | +2.14% | +3.54% | View data |
