The European plastics waste extra-EU28 imports analysis in 2023 highlighted Germany as the leading importer. Notably, Germany and Ireland displayed positive year-on-year variations reaching 2.38% and 9.39%, respectively. Conversely, Denmark and Portugal saw declines at -8.67% and -3.51%. Meanwhile, Poland experienced the highest growth rate of 13.67%. Malta, although importing a lower volume, saw an impressive increase of 75.96%. This portrays a dynamic shift in import patterns across Europe, with smaller countries seeing larger percentage increases.
Future trends suggest that efforts towards sustainability and regulatory pressures will shape imports. Watch for increased focus on recycling capacity and cross-border cooperation aimed at reducing overall plastic waste dependency.
Top countries in Plastics Waste Extra-EU28 Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 127,220 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 60,110 | 2023 | -7.64% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 42,750 | 2023 | +4.64% | +6.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 30,820 | 2023 | +2.08% | +3.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 22,440 | 2023 | -1.41% | -8.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 21,960 | 2023 | +2.1% | +4.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 21,750 | 2023 | +1.56% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 19,520 | 2023 | +0.031% | +0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 19,200 | 2023 | +6.18% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 16,160 | 2023 | +3.87% | +9.39% | View data |
