Germany leads in European Copper, Aluminium, and Nickel waste exports share, accounting for 20.59% of the total. The United Kingdom and France follow with shares over 10%. Over the past year, significant increases were seen in Irish and Cypriot exports by 24.23% and 8.37% respectively. Conversely, Luxembourg and Malta saw declines of 5.7% and 25.59%. Over the last five years, growth in Eastern Europe, particularly Slovakia and Estonia, suggests shifting dynamics in waste exports. Conversely, traditional leaders like Germany and France display modest but consistent growth.
Future trends look towards increasing regulations on recycling and waste management expected to reshape export strategies. Watch for the evolution of circular economy policies in Europe which could influence national shares, potentially decreasing reliance on exports. Emerging technologies in recycling may also significantly impact volume and value shares by country in the coming years.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Exports Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.59 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 11.08 | 2023 | +0.5% | +2.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.88 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.29 | 2023 | -1.07% | -0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.97 | 2023 | +3% | +4.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.67 | 2023 | +3.61% | +3.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.48 | 2023 | +6.96% | +4.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4.66 | 2023 | +3.16% | +4.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 4.45 | 2023 | +3.27% | +4.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.76 | 2023 | +5.6% | +6.09% | View data |
