In 2024, France led the European IT hardware waste treatment with 131.38 thousand metric tons, marking a 4.07% year-on-year increase. Germany followed with 120.77 thousand metric tons but saw a slight decline of 0.69%. The United Kingdom trailed with 85.38 thousand metric tons, experiencing a reduction of 1.8%. Italy treated 62.96 thousand metric tons (+2.38%), and Spain handled 37.93 thousand metric tons (+1.73%). Smaller markets like Finland and Estonia saw increases of 3.25% and 1.0%, respectively, while Norway (-2.73%) and Denmark (-2.88%) faced declines.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The potential impact of stricter environmental regulations on waste treatment volumes.
- The influence of technological advancements on reducing IT hardware waste.
- Comparative growth rates between larger and smaller markets.
- Shifts towards more sustainable practices in industries contributing to e-waste.
Top countries in IT Hardware Waste Treated by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 131,380 | 2023 | +3.88% | +4.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 120,770 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 85,380 | 2023 | -3.99% | -1.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 62,960 | 2023 | +0.16% | +2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 37,930 | 2023 | +3.24% | +1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 32,270 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 22,500 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 21,000 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 20,960 | 2023 | -0.8% | -0.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 15,480 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.31% | View data |
