In 2020, Germany led the European copper, aluminium, and nickel waste exports outside the EU27, accounting for 20.91% of total exports. Spain and Belgium followed with shares of 11.37% and 11.01%, respectively. Notable increases in 2023 were seen in Portugal with a 36.69% rise and Ireland with a 24.8% increase. Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 5.35%, and Romania saw a significant drop of 25.92%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in export shares due to increasing environmental regulations and technological advancements in recycling within Europe, which could affect the volume of waste exports significantly.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Exports Extra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.91 | 2023 | +0.16% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.37 | 2023 | +6.61% | +7.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 11.01 | 2023 | +3.98% | +11.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.62 | 2023 | +9.23% | +8.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8.51 | 2023 | -8.55% | -5.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 8.44 | 2023 | +23.61% | +24.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 8.1 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.093% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4.53 | 2023 | -0.94% | +0.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.01 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.68 | 2023 | +4.22% | +6.55% | View data |
