Between 2024 and 2028, the forecasted amount of medical devices waste recovered in Germany is set to increase from 6.4 to 7.03 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year variations indicate a consistent growth pattern: 2.5% from 2024 to 2025, 2.4% from 2025 to 2026, 2.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.2% from 2027 to 2028. This exhibits a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.37% over the five-year period.
In 2023, the actual recovered medical devices waste stood at 6.26 thousand metric tons, meaning the 2024 forecast shows a 2.2% increase. Trends to watch for include advancements in medical device recycling technologies and regulatory changes which may impact recovery rates. Additionally, shifts in healthcare practices and the introduction of more biodegradable materials could also influence future volumes of recovered waste.
