The waste collected from toys, leisure, and sports equipment in Denmark has shown variability over the past decade. Actual values from 2013 to 2023 highlight an initial significant fluctuation with yearly changes ranging from -46.34% in 2016 to an increase of 294.01% in 2018. From 2019 onwards, the overall volume of waste collected has seen a relatively stable annual growth, averaging a year-on-year growth rate of around 4-5%. The CAGR for the period leading up to 2023 was -1.01%, indicative of an overall stable growth trend after the unsteady initial years.
As of 2023, the collected waste volume stood at 1000 metric tons. Looking ahead, forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict a continued steady increase, with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.43%, and a total growth rate of 12.75% over five years, reaching an estimated 1170 metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch include advances in recycling technologies, increasing consumer awareness of waste reduction, and policy changes that may impact waste collection practices. Additionally, shifts in consumer behavior towards sustainable products could influence the volume of waste generated from this category.
