European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) vs Germany: Trade in recyclable raw materials

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
85.81 million
in 2025
Germany
17.39 million
in 2025
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank
1st
Germany rank
1st

Trade in recyclable raw materials over time

  • European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
  • Germany
20.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M100.0M200420142025

How they compare

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) currently reports 85.81 million against 17.39 million in Germany, a difference of 68.41 million.

That makes European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)'s figure about 4.9 times Germany's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) has been ahead every year.

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st and Germany ranks 1st of 1 regions.

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 69.98 million 13.98 million 56.00 million European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
2010s 81.46 million 15.86 million 65.60 million European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
2020s 85.78 million 16.64 million 69.14 million European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher trade in recyclable raw materials, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) or Germany?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), at 85.81 million against 17.39 million in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in trade in recyclable raw materials between European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Germany?
68.41 million, with European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Germany?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Germany rank globally for trade in recyclable raw materials?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st and Germany ranks 1st of 1 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Trade in recyclable raw materials. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Trade in recyclable raw materials
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 616 data points, 2004–2025
Last refreshed