The European environmentally related tax revenue from taxes on pollution in retail trade displays varied trends across countries. In 2023, the Netherlands was the leading contributor, experiencing a significant increase of over 15%, followed by France with a notable rise of 10%. The UK and Poland saw slight declines, while Italy and Belgium experienced more substantial decreases. Portugal, Sweden, Slovakia, and Estonia showed positive growth trends, indicating a budding focus on pollution taxation. Bulgaria and Austria faced the steepest declines of over 14%, suggesting potential challenges in implementing such taxes.
Looking ahead, countries may increasingly harmonize their environmental taxation policies, potentially leading to more cohesive growth across Europe. Focus on innovation in pollution reduction and sustainable retail practices are likely to influence future tax revenue trends.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Retail Trade (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Share by Country (Million US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 47.12 | 2023 | +6.49% | +15.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 22.22 | 2023 | -1.58% | -2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.11 | 2023 | +5.7% | +10.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.23 | 2023 | -1.82% | -1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3.72 | 2023 | -1.89% | -4.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.48 | 2023 | -22.4% | -15.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.25 | 2023 | +2.8% | +0.094% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.2 | 2023 | +12% | -1.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.19 | 2023 | -0.47% | -2.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.15 | 2023 | +1.03% | +2.7% | View data |
