The United Kingdom is the leading exporter of Copper, Aluminium, and Nickel waste from the EU28, with significant volume, followed by Germany and Spain. In 2023, the UK showed a slight growth of 2.5% year-on-year, while Germany's growth was marginal at 0.2%. Spain experienced notable growth at 8.8%, whereas the Netherlands saw a decrease of 3.78%. Moderate increases were observed in Italy and Belgium at around 5%, while Austria had a significant surge of 6.91%. Notably, countries like Romania and Estonia experienced significant declines.
Future trends to observe include:
- The impact of environmental policies on waste export practices.
- The shift in demand for recycled metals due to advancements in green technology.
- Potential trade agreements influencing extra-EU28 export volumes.
- Investment in infrastructure for recycling within Europe affecting export trends.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Extra-EU28 Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 625,220 | 2023 | +0.84% | +2.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 296,840 | 2023 | -1.06% | +0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 204,810 | 2023 | +3.47% | +8.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 149,870 | 2023 | -4.4% | -3.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 140,570 | 2023 | +1.68% | +5.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 138,740 | 2023 | -1.15% | +5.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 135,670 | 2023 | +0.79% | +2.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 82,580 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 37,170 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 32,910 | 2023 | +3.31% | +3.66% | View data |
