In 2023, Germany led the market with a dominant 37.26% share of intra-EU28 imports of precious metals waste. Belgium and Spain followed with significant shares of 19.77% and 13.22%, respectively. Notably, smaller countries like the Netherlands saw dramatic growth—an 88.72% increase—while more established markets such as France and Sweden faced declines of -6.93% and -3.55%. These variations offer insights into shifting market dynamics across Europe.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, key trends to watch include continued growth from smaller European nations as they increase their share of metal waste imports, potential recovery in larger markets with recent declines, and overall expansion driven by increased recycling efforts and regulatory support for sustainable material sourcing across the EU region.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Intra-EU28 Imports Share by Country (Thousand Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.26 | 2023 | +3.72% | +7.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 19.77 | 2023 | +7% | +11.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.22 | 2023 | +3.78% | +4.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.64 | 2023 | +3.02% | +5.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.54 | 2023 | +3.66% | +7.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 3.53 | 2023 | +5.53% | +12.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2.41 | 2023 | +3.5% | +5.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.68 | 2023 | +6.4% | +16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.55 | 2023 | +6.28% | +88.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.29 | 2023 | +4.66% | +4.97% | View data |
