In 2023, Germany led recycled glass packaging waste in Europe with 2.498 million metric tons, followed by France and Italy at 2.3658 and 2.2719 million metric tons, respectively. The United Kingdom and Spain were also significant contributors, while Poland showed robust growth with a year-on-year increase of 6.51%. Over the past five years, countries like Portugal, Romania, and Bulgaria have shown notable increases. Conversely, Norway and Slovenia experienced slight declines over the same period.
Future trends to watch include advancements in recycling technology and regulatory changes promoting sustainability. Increased awareness of environmental impact may lead to more aggressive recycling quotas, potentially altering national rankings and growth trajectories in recycled glass packaging waste across Europe.
Top countries in Recycled Glass Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,498,000 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,365,800 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,271,900 | 2023 | +1.99% | +3.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,811,500 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,239,300 | 2023 | +7.12% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,010,600 | 2023 | +3.48% | +6.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 450,090 | 2023 | +3.31% | +0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 392,950 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 264,920 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 237,860 | 2023 | +2.14% | +3.54% | View data |
