In 2020, Germany led Europe's extra-EU27 imports of copper, aluminium, and nickel waste, significantly ahead of Belgium and Italy. That year, Germany's imported waste value reached over €1.13 billion. By 2023, significant year-on-year increases occurred in countries like Poland (+66.25%) and Greece (+15.29%), whereas France experienced a notable decline (-11.07%). Noteworthy growth trends over the last five years can be observed in Slovakia and Denmark.
Key future trends to watch:
- The impact of shifting EU regulations on waste imports and recycling efficiencies.
- Potential increases in recycling capabilities within the EU, which might reduce reliance on imports.
- Technological advancements in sorting and recycling that could affect market dynamics.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Imports Extra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,132,600 | 2023 | +8.24% | +3.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 703,610 | 2023 | +5.66% | +8.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 380,060 | 2023 | +4.83% | +3.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 341,800 | 2023 | +9.36% | +6.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 309,160 | 2023 | +8.18% | +15.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 257,150 | 2023 | +10.34% | +5.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 191,130 | 2023 | +6.55% | +4.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 190,100 | 2023 | +21.1% | +66.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 167,820 | 2023 | +3.25% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 110,960 | 2023 | -0.74% | +0.6% | View data |
