In 2020, Germany led European imports of copper, aluminum, and nickel waste from outside the EU, with Belgium and Italy following. Countries like Poland and Denmark showed significant import growth in recent years, while Austria and Croatia saw declines. By 2023, annual growth trends revealed notable increases in countries such as Greece and Ireland, signifying a strategic focus on raw material sourcing amid increasing sustainability efforts.
Future trends to monitor include potential regulatory changes impacting waste imports, evolving recycling technologies, and the geopolitical landscape influencing trade agreements. These factors could drastically alter the import dynamics of these essential industrial metals in Europe.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Imports Extra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 353,980 | 2023 | +4.75% | +1.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 196,180 | 2023 | +2.43% | +4.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 150,560 | 2023 | -0.08% | +0.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 113,460 | 2023 | +7.06% | +4.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 104,240 | 2023 | +2.49% | +3.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 102,300 | 2023 | +6.9% | +20.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 78,260 | 2023 | +3.74% | +3.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 57,340 | 2023 | +1.42% | +0.012% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 46,990 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 44,230 | 2023 | +19.24% | +41.06% | View data |
