The forecast for Germany's extra-EU27 plastics waste imports indicates a steady increase from 165.33 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 179.3 thousand metric tons by 2028. In 2023, imports stood at 162.23 thousand metric tons, signaling moderate year-on-year growth margins: 1.91% in 2024, 2.14% in 2025, and 2.07% in 2026. The past five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) underscores a consistent upward trend in import volumes.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of stricter EU regulations on plastics waste management.
- Technological advances in waste processing and recycling.
- Potential shifts in global waste trade dynamics due to environmental policies.
