The largest exporter of European precious metals waste is the Netherlands, with 23.53 thousand metric tons, showing an increase of 15.87% from the previous year, indicating robust growth. Germany follows with 15.19 thousand metric tons and a moderate growth of 5.13%. The UK also shows considerable activity with a growth of 8.05%, whereas Hungary witnesses a significant increase of 33.53%, suggesting emerging growth potential. Despite a negative trend in countries like France (-8.8%) and Bulgaria (-14.4%), most countries show positive year-on-year growth in exports, highlighting overall market volatility and opportunity diversification across Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential for increased export activity, particularly in Eastern European countries such as Hungary and Poland, driven by emerging market dynamics.
- Possible decline in exports from countries like Bulgaria and Cyprus unless mitigating policies are applied.
- Growing environmental regulations that might affect future strategies and operational efficiencies.
- The competition in advancing recycling technologies and processes which would influence the long-term export landscape.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Extra-EU28 Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 23,530 | 2023 | +6.92% | +15.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15,190 | 2023 | +4.19% | +5.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9,300 | 2023 | +3.63% | +8.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 4,220 | 2023 | +7.27% | +33.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3,940 | 2023 | +5.12% | +6.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3,470 | 2023 | +6.63% | +20.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2,800 | 2023 | +5.86% | +15.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2,230 | 2023 | +4.01% | +30.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2,220 | 2023 | +4.66% | +8.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 446 | 2023 | +0.68% | -8.8% | View data |
