Over the past decade, the volume of IT hardware waste recycled and prepared for reuse in Germany has shown notable fluctuations. Starting from 127.55 thousand metric tons in 2013, the value saw a significant drop by 2015, reaching 100.51 thousand metric tons. Post-2015, there was a gradual recovery and stabilization with slight year-on-year variations, reaching 109.44 thousand metric tons by 2023. The period from 2020 to 2023 showed a consistent slight decrease of about 0.048% annually. The five-year CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) from 2023 forecasts a minor decline at an average annual rate of -0.04%, indicating a relatively stable but slightly downward trend.
Future trends to watch for:
- Innovations in recycling technology that could further stabilize or increase recycling volumes.
- Regulatory changes and enforcement in the EU and Germany aimed at increasing recycling rates.
- Market dynamics such as product lifecycles and digital transformation impacting e-waste generation and reuse potential.
