In 2023, Germany led the European recycled packaging waste share with a minor annual growth of 0.93%, followed by Italy at 2.43% growth. Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia demonstrated strong upward trajectories, with Poland recording a 5.03% increase, while Lithuania and Latvia grew by 6.47% and 5.52%, respectively. France noted a slight decline of 0.48%. The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for leading collection countries indicates stable to moderate growth, with emerging contributors showing significant increases.
Future trends to watch include the expansion of recycling infrastructures in Eastern Europe, intensified regulations promoting sustainable packaging, and potential economic and technological influences that may accelerate shifts in national contributions within the recycling sector.
Top countries in Recycled Packaging Waste Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.18 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.95 | 2023 | +1.89% | +2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.51 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.29 | 2023 | +0.14% | -0.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.22 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.42 | 2023 | +3.29% | +5.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.66 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.55 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.94 | 2023 | +3.45% | +3.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.62 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.78% | View data |
