In 2023, Sweden and Cyprus led European imports of non-renewable municipal waste with significant increases of 17.74% and 17.76%, respectively. Belgium also showed a notable rise of 15.84%, while Hungary experienced a 14.65% increase. On the contrary, the Netherlands saw a 10.61% decline, and Estonia's imports dropped to zero. Denmark and Latvia had modest growth rates of 1.69% and 3.6%, respectively. The forecast for 2024 anticipates these trends will continue, but with potential shifts due to evolving environmental policies and market demands.
Future trends to watch include increased regulatory measures in European countries that could impact import volumes, as well as technological advances that may enhance waste processing and recycling capabilities. These factors could contribute to shifts in import patterns of non-renewable municipal waste across Europe.
Top countries in Imports of Non-Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 8,150 | 2023 | +11.25% | +17.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 4,780 | 2023 | -0.93% | -10.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 2,410 | 2023 | +3.22% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 1,780 | 2023 | +6.86% | +17.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 1,380 | 2023 | +0.63% | +3.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 721 | 2023 | -19.35% | +14.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 35.71 | 2023 | -35.62% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 31.7 | 2023 | +2.26% | +15.84% | View data |
