Trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany
Germany: Trade in recyclable raw materials was 17.39 million Tonne in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
17.39 million Tonne
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
17.86 million Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
12.63 million Tonne
in 2009
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2025, trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany stood at 17.39 million Tonne.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany peaked at 17.86 million Tonne in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12.63 million Tonne, in 2009.
That places Germany 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13.11 million Tonne | — |
| 2005 | 12.89 million Tonne | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 14.03 million Tonne | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 15.87 million Tonne | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 15.33 million Tonne | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 12.63 million Tonne | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 15.06 million Tonne | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 16.30 million Tonne | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 15.65 million Tonne | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 15.88 million Tonne | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 16.27 million Tonne | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 15.58 million Tonne | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 15.38 million Tonne | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 16.28 million Tonne | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 16.11 million Tonne | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 16.14 million Tonne | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 15.97 million Tonne | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 17.86 million Tonne | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 16.87 million Tonne | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 15.20 million Tonne | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 16.55 million Tonne | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 17.39 million Tonne | +5.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 17.39 million Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.50 million Tonne, 11.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Germany's 17.39 million Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 million Tonne, 12.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.98 million Tonne | 12.63 million Tonne | 15.87 million Tonne | 6 |
| 2010s | 15.86 million Tonne | 15.06 million Tonne | 16.30 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.64 million Tonne | 15.20 million Tonne | 17.86 million Tonne | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 Belgium 9.97 million Tonne compare
- 3 Netherlands 9.73 million Tonne compare
- 3 Netherlands 9.73 million Tonne compare
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany?
- Trade in recyclable raw materials in Germany was 17.39 million Tonne in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 17.86 million Tonne in 2021.
- What is the lowest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.63 million Tonne in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for trade in recyclable raw materials?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trade in recyclable raw materials rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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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