European Imports of Non-Renewable Waste by Country

In 2024, Sweden is the leading importer of non-renewable waste in Europe, with a value of 4.27 thousand gigawatt-hours, showing a substantial increase of 33.67% from the previous year. The Netherlands experienced an 11.04% decline, indicating decreased reliance. Hungary saw a rise of 14.75%, while Denmark slightly decreased by 0.19%. Latvia, Portugal, and Cyprus showed moderate increases of 1.68%, 1.58%, and 12.04%, respectively. Slovakia also grew by 6.55%, whereas Estonia declined by 8.19%. Belgium had an 18.04% increase. Over five years, the compounded annual growth rate highlights Sweden’s and Belgium's upward trajectory in contrast to the more static or declining patterns in other countries.

Future trends to watch include Sweden's continued dominance and potential shifts in policy impacting import volumes. The Netherlands might rebalance its imports while Eastern European countries like Hungary and Slovakia may increase imports driven by industrial growth. Monitoring economic factors and environmental regulations will be crucial to understanding future import patterns.