In 2020, Belgium dominated European Precious Metals Waste Imports within the EU27, with a significant share relative to other member countries. Germany and Spain followed, but with much lower shares. Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic were among those with moderate shares, while the rest had minimal contributions.
Year-on-year changes in 2023 showed notable growth in countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands. France and Slovenia faced declines, while Ireland and Greece exhibited impressive surges, indicative of changing import dynamics.
Looking ahead, it's important to watch the impact of evolving recycling policies and technological innovations, which could significantly alter import volumes and shares across countries within the EU27.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Thousand Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 42.19 | 2023 | +21.51% | +40.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 27.15 | 2023 | +4.25% | +7.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.15 | 2023 | +8.02% | +7.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.91 | 2023 | +5.49% | +12.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.35 | 2023 | +28.32% | +70.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.33 | 2023 | +16.27% | +29.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.56 | 2023 | +27.9% | +188.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.05 | 2023 | +4.82% | +7.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.25 | 2023 | +4.75% | +4.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.21 | 2023 | +5.6% | +19.29% | View data |
