In 2023, France led Europe with the largest share of toys, leisure, and sports equipment waste at 29.4 metric tons, followed by Germany at 22.49 metric tons. Notably, Poland experienced a significant increase in waste collected, with a year-on-year variation of 10.48%. Other countries such as Ireland and the Czech Republic also showed considerable growth rates at 7.11% and 5.02% respectively. Denmark, Latvia, and Greece were among the few witnessing a decrease in waste collection.
Future trends to watch include the possible continued rise in waste collection in countries with consistently high year-on-year growth such as Poland and Ireland. Additionally, environmental policies aimed at waste reduction could significantly impact collection volumes, particularly in leading nations like France and Germany.
Top countries in Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment Waste Collected Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29.4 | 2023 | +5.74% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 22.49 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.22 | 2023 | +1.81% | +4.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.4 | 2023 | +2.52% | +3.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.41 | 2023 | +0.28% | +10.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.7 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.03 | 2023 | +3.73% | -1.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.61 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.51 | 2023 | +4.14% | +4.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.34 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.7% | View data |
