2023 Annual Summary

Key Messages

Full Year 2023

Total global exports from Top 10 countries increased to 4.1 million tonnes/yr in 2023 from 4.0 million tonnes/yr in 2022.

Global exports to non-OECD countries from Top 10 countries increased to 2.7 million tonnes/yr in 2023 from 2.6 million tonnes/yr in 2022.

Highest Plastic Waste Exporters to Non-OECD Countries in 2023:

• Japan exported 541,897 tonnes in 2023.

• United States exported 155,388 tonnes in 2023.

• Netherlands exported 219,701 tonnes in 2023.

• Germany exported 174,966 tonnes in 2023.

• Australia exported 61,374 tonnes in 2023.

• Belgium exported 81,784 tonnes in 2023.

• UK exported 77,857 tonnes in 2023.

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