In 2023, Hungary led European environmentally related tax revenue on pollution from the manufacturing of computer, electronic, and optical products with a significant increase of 9.71%. Poland, despite having the second-highest revenue, saw a decline of 1.72%. France noted a positive growth of 7.76%, contrasting with decreases seen in the UK, Italy, Denmark, and Croatia. Malta exhibited the highest growth rate at 10.97%, albeit from a smaller base. Overall, the sector experienced varied growth across countries, with a notable downtrend in Slovenia and Croatia.
Looking to the future, European countries may strengthen their regulatory frameworks to increase tax revenues and incentivize less pollution in the manufacturing sector. Watch for potential shifts in country rankings as different governments implement varying levels of environmental tax rigor and support for green manufacturing innovation. Enhanced cooperation within the EU on environmental taxation policies could also foster a more uniform growth across member countries.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Manufacturing of Computer, Electronic and Optical Products Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 47.4 | 2023 | +4.27% | +9.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 39.74 | 2023 | -2.89% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5.4 | 2023 | +3.77% | +7.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 3.11 | 2023 | +0.61% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 0.9 | 2023 | -2.83% | -5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 0.82 | 2023 | +20.29% | +10.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 0.73 | 2023 | -25.48% | -17.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.62 | 2023 | -6.82% | -10.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.1 | 2023 | +1.49% | -5.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.093 | 2023 | -3.18% | -0.39% | View data |
