Germany leads in recycled paper packaging waste with 7.3304 million metric tons, followed by France at 4.7981, and Italy at 4.6505. Notably, Poland, the Netherlands, and Sweden are witnessing the highest year-on-year growth rates, with Poland showing a substantial 4.0% increase. Conversely, Spain and Croatia are experiencing a decline. Over the past five years, Hungary and Estonia have exhibited the most significant average annual growth rates.
Future trends to watch include advancements in recycling technologies, potential regulatory changes promoting increased recycling rates, and shifts in consumer behavior towards more sustainable packaging solutions. Additionally, countries with lower volumes may start catching up as they implement more robust recycling infrastructure and policies.
Top countries in Recycled Paper Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,330,400 | 2023 | +1% | +0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 4,798,100 | 2023 | +2.4% | +0.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,650,500 | 2023 | +3.52% | +3.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,011,800 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2,651,100 | 2023 | +0.03% | -0.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,903,700 | 2023 | +3.42% | +4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,278,200 | 2023 | +0.65% | +3.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 721,690 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 601,800 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 555,460 | 2023 | +2.33% | +4.16% | View data |
