European Portable Batteries and Accumulators Collected by Country

Germany leads in portable battery collection at 28.87 thousand metric tons, followed by the UK and France. Denmark and Norway show double-digit growth rates for 2023. Poland and Spain also reported notable increases, indicating rapid improvements in collection systems. Some countries like Greece experienced minor decreases. Compound annual growth rates reflect significant progress over five years, especially for emerging markets like Hungary and Croatia.

Future trends to watch include advancements in recycling technologies, policy shifts toward sustainable battery handling, and increasing awareness driving higher collection rates. Eastern European countries may play a more significant role as infrastructure develops.