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Recycling in the Nordics

Statistics report on the recycling and material recovery industry in the Nordic countries

The Nordic countries have high recycling rates and well-developed waste management systems. However, they only perform above the European average and are yet to reach the new European Union (EU) EU targets. This report gives an overview of the current recycling industry in the Nordics. The chapters focus on trade, recycled household waste, municipal waste, plastics, packaging, e-waste, and batteries.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Revenue of the rubber and plastics manufacturing industry in the Nordics 2021-2023
  • Premium Statistic Revenue of material recovery industry in the Nordics 2021-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of enterprises in the material recovery industry in the Nordics 2021-2023
  • Premium Statistic PET collection rates in Europe 2026, by country
  • Basic Statistic Recycling targets for municipal waste in the EU-27 2025-2035
  • Basic Statistic Recycling targets for packaging waste in the EU-27 2025-2030, by type
  • Premium Statistic Recyclable waste exports from the European Union 2025, by destination

Trade

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  • Premium Statistic Recyclable raw materials import volume in selected Nordic countries 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Recyclable raw materials export volume in selected Nordic countries 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste exports from the Nordics 2024, by country
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste imports into the Nordics 2024, by country

Household waste

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  • Premium Statistic Material recycling of household waste in Sweden 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Material recycling of household waste in Denmark 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Material recovery of household waste Finland 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Material recycling of household waste in Norway 2015-2024

Municipal waste

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  • Premium Statistic Municipal waste recycling per capita in Nordic countries 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycling of municipal waste in Sweden 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Recycling of municipal waste in Denmark 2011-2024
  • Premium Statistic Recycling of municipal waste in Finland 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of municipal waste in Norway 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Municipal waste recycling rate in Iceland 2010-2023

Plastics

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  • Premium Statistic Plastics waste recycling in Sweden 2020 and 2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of plastic packaging in Sweden in 2022-2023
  • Premium Statistic Priorities on plastic regulation in Sweden 2023
  • Premium Statistic Household recycled plastics Denmark 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycled plastic waste by industries Denmark 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Material recovery of plastic waste in Finland 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Material recovery of plastic waste in Norway 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Household plastics recycling in Norway 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Plastic packaging waste recycling rate in Norway 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Plastic packaging waste recycling rate in Iceland 2010-2022

Packaging

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  • Premium Statistic Recycling of packaging waste in Denmark 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycling of packaging waste in Norway 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycling of packaging waste in Iceland 2010-2022
  • Premium Statistic Recycling of packaging waste in Sweden 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Household packaging waste collected for recycling in Sweden 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of packaging waste in Finland 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Importance of packaging information for consumers in Finland 2023

E-waste and batteries

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  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of waste of electrical and electronic equipment in Finland 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of electronic and electrical equipment waste in Denmark 2010-2022
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of waste of electrical and electronic equipment in Norway 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of electrical and electronic equipment waste in Sweden 2010-2021

Key industry players

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  • Premium Statistic Net sales of Stena Recycling AB 2020-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of employees Stena Recycling AB 2020-2024
  • Premium Statistic Revenue of RGS Nordic A/S 2020/21 to 2024
  • Premium Statistic Operating profit of RGS Nordic A/S 2020/21 to 2024
  • Premium Statistic Operating revenue of Infinitum AS 2020 to 2024
  • Premium Statistic Operating profit of Infinitum AS 2020 to 2024
  • Premium Statistic Net sales of Sortera Recycling AB 2020-2024
  • Premium Statistic Revenue of Suomen Palautuspakkaus Oy 2020 to 2024
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