The Netherlands leads European plastics waste imports within the EU27, closely followed by Germany and Poland. Notable increases include Hungary's imports surging by 28.77% and Malta's remarkable growth of 45.64% in 2023. On the contrary, Slovakia and Cyprus experienced declines of 13.04% and 7.59%, respectively. Over the past five years, plastic waste import trends have shown some volatility, influenced by both policy shifts and economic factors. Although some countries, like Slovenia and Lithuania, experienced significant upticks, others like Belgium and Sweden saw decreases.
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include the impact of EU sustainability policies, evolving recycling technologies, and shifts in waste management strategies. These factors may influence both the volume and distribution of plastics waste imports across EU countries.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Imports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 208,980 | 2023 | +3.65% | +4.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 206,910 | 2023 | +7.75% | +4.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 111,220 | 2023 | +12.31% | +3.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 75,220 | 2023 | +4.61% | -1.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 74,490 | 2023 | +2.63% | -4.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 68,290 | 2023 | +3.4% | +1.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 65,920 | 2023 | +6.28% | +0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 63,540 | 2023 | +10.02% | +5.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 45,370 | 2023 | +13.52% | +5.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 43,330 | 2023 | +15.49% | -1.96% | View data |
