Trade in recyclable raw materials in France
France: Trade in recyclable raw materials was 6.38 million Tonne in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
6.38 million Tonne
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
6th
of 35 countries
All-time high
8.44 million Tonne
in 2012
All-time low
6.22 million Tonne
in 2009
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Trade in recyclable raw materials in France, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
France recorded 6.38 million Tonne for trade in recyclable raw materials in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade in recyclable raw materials in France peaked at 8.44 million Tonne in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.22 million Tonne, in 2009.
That places France 6th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Trade in recyclable raw materials in France, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7.27 million Tonne | — |
| 2005 | 6.94 million Tonne | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 6.90 million Tonne | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 7.06 million Tonne | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 7.32 million Tonne | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 6.22 million Tonne | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 6.85 million Tonne | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 6.80 million Tonne | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 8.44 million Tonne | +24.2% |
| 2013 | 7.29 million Tonne | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 7.58 million Tonne | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 7.81 million Tonne | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 7.48 million Tonne | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 7.27 million Tonne | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 7.27 million Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7.21 million Tonne | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 7.28 million Tonne | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 7.29 million Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 6.96 million Tonne | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 6.36 million Tonne | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 6.38 million Tonne | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 6.38 million Tonne | +0.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 6.38 million Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.50 million Tonne, 4.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- France's 6.38 million Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 million Tonne, 4.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.95 million Tonne | 6.22 million Tonne | 7.32 million Tonne | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.40 million Tonne | 6.80 million Tonne | 8.44 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.77 million Tonne | 6.36 million Tonne | 7.29 million Tonne | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade in recyclable raw materials in France?
- Trade in recyclable raw materials in France was 6.38 million Tonne in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 8.44 million Tonne in 2012.
- What is the lowest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.22 million Tonne in 2009.
- How does France rank for trade in recyclable raw materials?
- France ranks 6th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trade in recyclable raw materials rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France 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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