In 2020, Italy led European Iron and Steel Waste Imports Intra-EU27 with an 18.02% share, narrowly edging out Belgium at 17.12%. Other significant players were Germany, Netherlands, and Spain, collectively accounting for over 34%. While Italy saw a modest increase in 2023, Belgium and France faced declines. Remarkably, Lithuania and Ireland experienced the highest growth in the past year. The constrained growth observed in larger markets contrasts with smaller economies like Ireland showing impressive surges.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to environmental policies and economic recovery, which may alter intra-EU trade dynamics, favoring countries with innovative recycling technologies.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Thousand Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 18.02 | 2023 | +6.81% | +0.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 17.12 | 2023 | -1.89% | -3.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.93 | 2023 | +5.51% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11.2 | 2023 | +2.61% | +0.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10.84 | 2023 | +5.09% | +0.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 6.56 | 2023 | +6.53% | -0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.15 | 2023 | +5.18% | +2.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.91 | 2023 | +1.55% | -2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.85 | 2023 | -10.88% | -10.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 2.62 | 2023 | +6.88% | +3.12% | View data |
