In 2023, Germany led European metal packaging waste generation, accounting for 21.18 metric tons. The United Kingdom and Italy followed with 14.51 and 12.2 metric tons, respectively. Over the past year, notable increases were observed in Poland (3.38%) and Romania (9.33%), while some countries like the UK and Greece saw decreases. Over the last five years, countries such as Romania and Ireland have experienced significant growth, highlighting a shift towards increased metal packaging waste generation.
Future trends to watch include Poland's expected continued rise and potential sustainable initiatives impacting UK and Dutch metrics. Monitoring Eastern European growth and sustainable strategies will also be key.
Top countries in Generated Metal Packaging Waste Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.18 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.51 | 2023 | -0.84% | -1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.2 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 11.25 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.86 | 2023 | +0.012% | +0.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.94 | 2023 | +1.07% | +3.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.06 | 2023 | -1.03% | -1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.61 | 2023 | +1.27% | +0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.49 | 2023 | +7.44% | +9.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.96 | 2023 | +4.15% | +3.87% | View data |
