The European Union (EU-27) exported million metric tons of recyclable waste to non-EU countries in 2025. Compared to 2005, this represents an increase of around ** percent. The most exported waste category in the European Union is ferrous metal. Meanwhile, waste imports from non-EU countries to the European Union have also increased in the past few years.Â
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