An analysis of European recycled metal packaging waste in 2024 shows Germany leading with 838.88 thousand metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom with 532.63 thousand metric tons, and France third at 487.75 thousand metric tons. Significant year-on-year variations include Poland's notable increase of 7.36%, Cyprus' rise by 5.25%, and Croatia's sharp growth at 9.29%. Conversely, Germany and the Netherlands saw declines at -1.56% and -1.81%, respectively. Over a five-year CAGR, Poland, Croatia, Iceland, and Liechtenstein stand out for their consistent growth.
Future trends to monitor include continued growth in Poland and Croatia, likely driven by increasing investments in recycling infrastructure and legislation. Potential declines in countries with mature recycling markets, such as Germany and the Netherlands, may stall unless new policies or technologies are implemented.
Top countries in Recycled Metal Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 838,880 | 2023 | -0.22% | -1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 532,630 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 487,750 | 2023 | +8.75% | +1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 469,640 | 2023 | +4.5% | +1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 296,370 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 264,230 | 2023 | +3.83% | +7.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 184,340 | 2023 | +0.28% | -1.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 122,600 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 72,830 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 63,310 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.22% | View data |
