2023 Annual Summary

Key Messages

Full Year 2024

U.S. Exports to Non-OECD Countries declined to 148 million kg/yr in 2024 from 152 million kg/yr in 2023 with New Jersey (15%), California (13%), Texas (9%) accounting for highest exporting states.

U.S. Exports to OECD Countries declined to 265 million kg/yr in 2024 from 268 million kg/yr in 2023.

U.S. PVC Plastic waste exports to Non-OECD countries was 2 million kg/yr in 2024.

Highest U.S. Plastic Waste Exports in 2024 to:

Canada: Decreased to 142 million kg/yr in 2023 from 154 million kg/yr in 2023.
Mexico: Increased to 87 million kg/yr in 2023 from 76 million kg/yr in 2023.
Malaysia: Increased to 36 million kg/yr in 2023 from 34 million kg/yr in 2023.
India: Decreased to 38 million kg/yr in 2023 from 46 million kg/yr in 2023.
Indonesia: Increased to 19 million kg/yr in 2023 from 18 million kg/yr in 2023.
Vietnam: Increased to 24 million kg/yr in 2023 from 20 million kg/yr in 2023.

States with Highest Waste Exports to Non-OECD Countries & Mexico in 2024: