Trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus
Cyprus: Trade in recyclable raw materials was 36,494 Tonne in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
36,494 Tonne
Change on year
up 191.8%
World rank
34th
of 35 countries
All-time high
81,209 Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
11,240 Tonne
in 2009
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus is 36,494 Tonne, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 191.8% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus peaked at 81,209 Tonne in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11,240 Tonne, in 2009.
Cyprus ranks 34th of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 48,137 Tonne | — |
| 2005 | 39,890 Tonne | -17.1% |
| 2006 | 33,416 Tonne | -16.2% |
| 2007 | 18,980 Tonne | -43.2% |
| 2008 | 24,170 Tonne | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 11,240 Tonne | -53.5% |
| 2010 | 25,774 Tonne | +129.3% |
| 2011 | 28,921 Tonne | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 46,136 Tonne | +59.5% |
| 2013 | 67,813 Tonne | +47.0% |
| 2014 | 72,617 Tonne | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 44,465 Tonne | -38.8% |
| 2016 | 64,832 Tonne | +45.8% |
| 2017 | 64,492 Tonne | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 57,609 Tonne | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 46,467 Tonne | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 73,867 Tonne | +59.0% |
| 2021 | 81,209 Tonne | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 72,147 Tonne | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 32,318 Tonne | -55.2% |
| 2024 | 12,505 Tonne | -61.3% |
| 2025 | 36,494 Tonne | +191.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 36,494 Tonne is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.50 million Tonne, 2% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 36,494 Tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 million Tonne, 3% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29,306 Tonne | 11,240 Tonne | 48,137 Tonne | 6 |
| 2010s | 51,913 Tonne | 25,774 Tonne | 72,617 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,423 Tonne | 12,505 Tonne | 81,209 Tonne | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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- Standard Deviation 0.462 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.8 °C (2025)
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.58 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus?
- Trade in recyclable raw materials in Cyprus was 36,494 Tonne in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 81,209 Tonne in 2021.
- What is the lowest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,240 Tonne in 2009.
- How does Cyprus rank for trade in recyclable raw materials?
- Cyprus ranks 34th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trade in recyclable raw materials rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Trade in recyclable raw materials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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