The United Kingdom leads European iron and steel waste exports with 8.6138 million metric tons. Germany follows closely, experiencing a minor decrease in exports at -1.09%. Notable increases are seen in Romania (9.21%) and Croatia (10.57%), while Finland shows significant results with a growth of 12.7%. Conversely, Greece and Portugal face declines of -4.62% and -4.44%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of environmental regulations on waste export dynamics.
- Potential shifts due to sustainability initiatives and circular economy practices.
- Fluctuations in global demand for recycled materials amid economic transitions.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Waste Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 8,613,800 | 2023 | +0.96% | -0.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 8,312,700 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6,675,800 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6,565,000 | 2023 | +1.17% | +0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4,272,000 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2,456,200 | 2023 | +1.94% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2,154,700 | 2023 | +1.89% | +4.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1,607,700 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,513,700 | 2023 | +0.48% | -1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1,480,300 | 2023 | +0.79% | +9.21% | View data |