In 2023, Sweden led European non-renewable municipal waste imports, with a substantial increase of 33.85% from the previous year, reaching 369.41 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. The Netherlands and Denmark ranked second and third, but both saw declines of 8.67% and 0.2%, respectively. Notably, Cyprus experienced a significant growth of 11.64%, while Latvia and Hungary showed marginal increases. Estonia and Belgium faced contrasting trends, with Estonia decreasing by 2.32% and Belgium increasing by 18.04%, signaling varying national approaches.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Sweden to maintain its leading position as countries reevaluate their waste management strategies. Attention should also focus on policy shifts in the Netherlands and Denmark which could reverse declining imports. Additionally, the growth in Belgium and Cyprus should be monitored for their potential longer-term impact on the European waste import landscape.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Imports by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 369.41 | 2023 | +29.67% | +33.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 127.1 | 2023 | -6.83% | -8.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 52.45 | 2023 | -2.07% | -0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 32.58 | 2023 | +6.26% | +11.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 29.72 | 2023 | +2.83% | +1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 9.86 | 2023 | +11.96% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 6.86 | 2023 | +8.96% | -2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.83 | 2023 | +6.94% | +18.04% | View data |
