Hungary vs Sweden: Trade in recyclable raw materials

Hungary
1.64 million Tonne
in 2025
Sweden
1.37 million Tonne
in 2025
Hungary rank
12th
Sweden rank
14th

Trade in recyclable raw materials over time

  • Hungary
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 1.64 million Tonne against 1.37 million Tonne in Sweden, a difference of 275,760 Tonne.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Sweden ahead.

Hungary ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 14th of 27 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 1.07 million Tonne 1.13 million Tonne 62,114 Tonne Sweden
2010s 1.48 million Tonne 1.16 million Tonne 325,983 Tonne Hungary
2020s 1.60 million Tonne 1.09 million Tonne 508,065 Tonne Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher trade in recyclable raw materials, Hungary or Sweden?
Hungary, at 1.64 million Tonne against 1.37 million Tonne in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in trade in recyclable raw materials between Hungary and Sweden?
275,760 Tonne, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Sweden?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do Hungary and Sweden rank globally for trade in recyclable raw materials?
Hungary ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 14th of 27 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.

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About this data

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