In 2023, Cyprus led European countries in recycled metal packaging waste, boasting 176.8 units. Estonia and Liechtenstein followed with 105.8 and 100 units, respectively. Belgium (97.1), Norway (96.2), and Poland (94.9) also showcased strong recycling efforts. Luxembourg (94.4) and the Netherlands (90.3) were not far behind, while France (89.5), Greece (88.6), and Bulgaria (87.8) rounded out the upper-middle range. Austria, Sweden, and Spain contributed between 86.3 and 81.4 units, with Germany at 81 units. The latter part of the list contained countries like Lithuania (77.5), Finland (77.2), Iceland (76.4), and Italy (75.6). The United Kingdom (73.6), Ireland (69.8), Czech Republic (69.7), Denmark (69.1), Latvia (67.5), Hungary (67.5), Romania (55.2), Portugal (52.5), Malta (41.7), and Croatia (24.3) saw comparably lower but steady contributions.
Future trends to watch include potential regulation changes encouraging higher recycling rates, technological advancements improving recycling efficiency, and increased public awareness and engagement. With such measures, Europe is poised to see more even distribution and higher overall numbers in recycled metal packaging waste.
Top countries in Recycled Metal Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cyprus | 176.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 105.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Liechtenstein | 100 | 2021 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 97.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 96.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 94.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 94.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 90.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 89.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 88.6 | 2023 | View data |
