France vs Spain: Trade in recyclable raw materials
France
6.38 million Tonne
in 2025
Spain
6.11 million Tonne
in 2025
France rank
6th
Spain rank
7th
Trade in recyclable raw materials over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 6.38 million Tonne against 6.11 million Tonne in Spain, a difference of 269,930 Tonne.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was France ahead.
France ranks 6th and Spain ranks 7th of 35 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.95 million Tonne | 5.53 million Tonne | 1.42 million Tonne | France |
| 2010s | 7.40 million Tonne | 6.02 million Tonne | 1.38 million Tonne | France |
| 2020s | 6.77 million Tonne | 6.31 million Tonne | 469,470 Tonne | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher trade in recyclable raw materials, France or Spain?
- France, at 6.38 million Tonne against 6.11 million Tonne in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in trade in recyclable raw materials between France and Spain?
- 269,930 Tonne, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for trade in recyclable raw materials?
- France ranks 6th and Spain ranks 7th of 35 countries.
- 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.