In 2023, France and the United Kingdom led in generating end-of-life vehicle waste in Europe, with significant contributions from Italy and Spain. France, with a 1.6% increase, and the UK, with a 2.21% rise, reflected stability. Germany, however, saw a notable 5.88% decline. Poland and Lithuania exhibited the fastest growth rates, with increases of 5.49% and 10.89%, respectively. Croatia experienced a remarkable 21.38% spike. Conversely, Luxembourg showed the largest decrease with a 28.77% drop. The five-year CAGR indicates moderate growth in Eastern and Southern Europe, suggesting a shift in waste generation patterns.
Future trends to watch include the impact of stricter EU regulations on vehicle recycling, technological advances in waste processing, and the potential rise in electric vehicles, which might alter the composition and volume of end-of-life vehicle waste. Countries investing in updated recycling infrastructure might see less waste, while those lagging may face growth in generated waste volumes.
Top countries in End-of-life Vehicles Waste Generated Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20.46 | 2023 | +4.69% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 19.51 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.83 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.97 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.92 | 2023 | +9.94% | +5.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 4.84 | 2023 | -2.35% | -5.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.67 | 2023 | +1.26% | -1.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 2.45 | 2023 | +3.22% | +3.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.34 | 2023 | +1% | -0.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.12 | 2023 | +5.59% | +4.33% | View data |
