In 2020, Germany led European plastics waste exports within the EU27 with exports worth over 273 million Euros, followed by France and the Netherlands. Germany's exports in 2023 registered a growth of about 3%, similar to the Netherlands, indicating a consistent upward trend. Belgium and Austria showed negative trends, reflecting challenges in maintaining export levels.
Several countries experienced robust growth rates in 2023, such as Croatia and Cyprus, while Slovakia and the Czech Republic also observed substantial increases. Notably, smaller economies like Malta and Ireland exhibited double-digit growth percentages.
Future trends to watch include sustainability-driven policy changes impacting Germany's leading position and the influence of innovations in recycling technologies across Europe. Countries showing accelerated growth could capitalize on improving recycling infrastructure and cross-border collaboration in waste management.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Exports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 273,720 | 2023 | +10.37% | +3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 168,660 | 2023 | +9.19% | +2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 151,380 | 2023 | +6.18% | +3.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 99,720 | 2023 | +6.04% | -0.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 69,370 | 2023 | +7.9% | -2.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 63,600 | 2023 | +7.09% | +2.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 56,560 | 2023 | +8.19% | -0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 42,430 | 2023 | +12.32% | +8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 33,580 | 2023 | +6.45% | +2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 26,130 | 2023 | +10.99% | +10.46% | View data |
