In 2020, Germany led the European Copper, Aluminium, and Nickel waste imports from outside the EU27 with a 25.69% share, followed by Belgium (14.24%) and Italy (10.93%). Notable annual growth was seen in Poland (41.06%) and Greece (20.28%) by 2023, suggesting strategic shifts in import behavior. Conversely, negative trends were observed in Austria (-0.52%) and Croatia (-14.75%). The CAGR from 2019 to 2023 emphasized significant growth in several smaller markets, notwithstanding some setbacks in specific countries.
Future trends to monitor include the sustainability initiatives driving recycling and waste management policies, which may affect import volumes. The impact of European Green Deal policies could redefine collaborative EU efforts, prioritizing recycling capacity and decreasing dependency on extra-EU imports.
Top countries in Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Waste Imports Extra-EU27 (2020) Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.69 | 2023 | +4.75% | +1.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 14.24 | 2023 | +2.43% | +4.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.93 | 2023 | -0.08% | +0.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.23 | 2023 | +7.06% | +4.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.57 | 2023 | +2.49% | +3.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 7.42 | 2023 | +6.9% | +20.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 5.68 | 2023 | +3.74% | +3.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.16 | 2023 | +1.42% | +0.012% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.41 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 3.21 | 2023 | +19.24% | +41.06% | View data |
