In 2024, Germany's forecast for recycled metal packaging waste stands at 10.12 kg per capita, consistent annually through 2028. For context, the measure was also 10.12 kg per capita in 2023. Over this period, there have been no variations in year-on-year values, highlighting a stable recycling rate for metal packaging. While this stability ensures no decline, it also suggests limited growth potential without further interventions or policy changes.

Future trends to watch include innovations in recycling technologies, policy shifts such as increased recycling targets or extended producer responsibility schemes, and changes in consumer behavior toward more sustainable practices. These factors could influence future recycling rates positively.