2023 Annual Summary

Key Messages

Full Year 2023

Australia exports to all countries decreased to 64.9 million kg/yr in 2023 from 74 million kg/yr in 2022.

Australia exports to non-OECD countries increased to 61.1 million kg/yr in 2023 from 50.9 million kg/yr in 2022.

Highest Australia Plastic Waste Exports in 2023 to:

  • Malaysia: Increased to 31.8 million kg/yr in 2023 from 26 million kg/yr in 2022.

  • Indonesia: Increased to 16.1 million kg/yr in 2023 from 15 million kg/yr in 2022.

  • Vietnam: Increased to 11.0 million kg/yr in 2023 from 4.4 million kg/yr in 2022.

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