In 2023, Hungary led European imports of non-renewable industrial waste at 3.63 thousand terajoules, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 16.96%. Portugal’s imports decreased by 3.34% to 1.1 thousand terajoules, while Slovakia and Latvia saw rises of 6.09% and 4.32%, reaching 0.551 and 0.29854 thousand terajoules respectively. Estonia and Cyprus remained at minimal levels with no annual variation in 2023.
Future trends to watch include:
- Regulatory changes across the EU impacting import volumes.
- Technological advancements in waste processing affecting demand.
- Evolving environmental policies influencing import patterns.
Top countries in Imports of Non-Renewable Industrial Waste by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 3,630 | 2023 | +25.9% | +16.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 1,100 | 2023 | +8.74% | -3.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 551 | 2023 | +11.99% | +6.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 298.54 | 2023 | +1.18% | +4.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 14.35 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 6.95 | 2023 | +653.9% | View data |
