In 2020, Germany led intra-EU27 plastics waste exports at 710.78 thousand metric tons, followed by France (341.52) and the Netherlands (271.19). Trends over recent years show Germany experienced steady growth, while France saw a slight decline. Countries like Slovenia and Sweden exhibited significant year-on-year increases of 16.55% and 14.94%, respectively, in 2023. Conversely, Belgium faced a notable decrease of 6.99%. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates varied growth patterns, reflecting changing dynamics within EU waste management and recycling efforts.
Future trends to watch include increased emphasis on sustainable practices and stricter EU waste regulations. Innovations in recycling technologies and shifts towards circular economies may reduce intra-Europe plastic waste exports and reshape the landscape significantly by 2030.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Exports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 710,780 | 2023 | +7.64% | +2.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 341,520 | 2023 | +0.65% | -0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 271,190 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 209,210 | 2023 | +4.4% | +3.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 209,030 | 2023 | +1.39% | -6.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 197,510 | 2023 | +6.71% | +2.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 151,950 | 2023 | +15.65% | +12.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 131,020 | 2023 | +3.22% | +0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 122,810 | 2023 | +5.85% | +14.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 118,860 | 2023 | +12.19% | +16.55% | View data |
