The Netherlands leads in European precious metals waste intra-EU28 imports at 137.37 thousand metric tons, surpassing other countries significantly. Notably, it experienced an 81.22% year-on-year increase. Germany and Belgium follow, with Germany seeing a minor 4.83% growth and Belgium declining by 11.77%. Other notable increases occurred in Hungary (26.58%) and Lithuania (12.97%).
Smaller players like Luxembourg and Austria saw declines of 19.73% and 34.02% respectively. Over a five-year span, growth was modest across most countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of recycling regulations, advancements in precious metal extraction technologies, and economic fluctuations affecting the intra-EU28 trade dynamics. Additionally, emerging environmental policies could substantially influence the import patterns of precious metal waste.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Intra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 137,370 | 2023 | +7.2% | +81.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 82,260 | 2023 | +3.46% | +4.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 55,870 | 2023 | +5.66% | -11.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 23,270 | 2023 | +5.61% | +10.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 9,340 | 2023 | +2.74% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3,920 | 2023 | +3.21% | +8.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2,740 | 2023 | +6.41% | +12.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,870 | 2023 | +5.66% | +2.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,080 | 2023 | +4.63% | -4.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 884 | 2023 | +6.76% | -0.045% | View data |
