In 2023, Poland led Europe with $16.2 million in environmentally related tax revenue from pollution in the manufacturing of fabricated metal products, representing a modest growth. France followed with $9.04 million, showing a notable 4.98% increase. The Netherlands also saw a positive trend, while Italy experienced a slight decline. Switzerland's growth was minimal, whereas Hungary and Serbia posted increases. Conversely, Belgium and Denmark faced downward pressures, with Denmark seeing a significant drop. Austria, Iceland, and Finland reported some of the lowest figures, with Finland's revenue notably decreasing.
Future trends to watch include a potential shift towards harmonization of environmental taxes in the EU, efforts to curb pollution through stricter regulations, and an increasing dichotomy between countries with upwards and downwards trends due to varying national policies and economic conditions.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Manufacturing of Fabricated Metal Products (Except Machinery and Equipment) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 16.2 | 2023 | +0.59% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.04 | 2023 | +4.32% | +4.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 7.8 | 2023 | +0.018% | +1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.42 | 2023 | -0.56% | -2.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 2.34 | 2023 | -1.1% | +0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1.54 | 2023 | +2.74% | +3.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1.15 | 2023 | -3.51% | -2.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.89 | 2023 | -7.22% | -9.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 0.38 | 2023 | +3.41% | +4.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.16 | 2023 | -0.75% | +5.69% | View data |
