The 2023 data reveals Germany as the leading importer of copper, aluminium, and nickel waste from Extra-EU28 countries with a value of 609.1 million euros, followed by Belgium at 505.21 million euros. Poland demonstrated the most significant growth with a 32.54% increase, while countries like Romania and Finland showed notable declines. Germany's imports slightly contracted by 0.61%, and France's imports decreased by 3.31%. Many smaller importers such as Cyprus and Finland were virtually insignificant contributors.
For future trends, watch for sustainability policies that might reshape waste import patterns. Economic recovery could potentially increase demand, especially in higher industrialized nations like Germany and Belgium. Moreover, growing emphasis on recycling within Europe might reduce dependency on Extra-EU import sources over time.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Extra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 609,100 | 2023 | -0.028% | -0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 505,210 | 2023 | +3.77% | +5.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 286,480 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 264,630 | 2023 | +3.81% | +5.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 185,690 | 2023 | +3.18% | +6.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 169,030 | 2023 | +0.84% | +4.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 166,150 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 164,960 | 2023 | +3.13% | +1.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 115,220 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 110,100 | 2023 | +2.26% | +3.3% | View data |
