The European Union (EU-27) exported some 39.3 million metric tons of recyclable raw materials in 2023. Ferrous metals exports amounted to roughly 19 million metric tons, making it the largest recyclable material exported that year. This was followed by paper and cardboard, with exports amounting to almost seven million metric tons.
Recyclable raw materials exported from the European Union (EU-27) in 2023, by category
(in million metric tons)
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