2023 Annual Summary
Key Messages
Full Year 2023
US exports to non-OECD countries declined to 152 million kg/yr in 2023 from 161 million kg/yr in 2022 with New Jersey (21%), Texas (14%), and California (11%) accounting for highest exporting states.
US exports to OECD countries declined to 268 million kg/yr in 2023 from 274 million kg/yr in 2022.
US PVC plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries was 3.2 million kg/yr in 2023.
Highest US Plastic Waste Exports in 2023 to:
Canada: Increased to 154 million kg/yr in 2023 from 145 million kg/yr in 2022.
Mexico: Decreased to 76 million kg/yr in 2023 from 85.5 million kg/yr in 2022.
Malaysia: Decreased to 34 million kg/yr in 2023 from 35 million kg/yr in 2022.
India: Increased to 46 million kg/yr in 2023 from 44.3 million kg/yr in 2022.
Indonesia: Decreased to 18 million kg/yr in 2023 from 20 million kg/yr in 2022.
Vietnam: Increased to 20 million kg/yr in 2023 from 14.9 million kg/yr in 2022.
States with Highest Waste Exports to Non-OECD Countries & Mexico in 2023:
California: 17 million kg to non-OECD countries & 39 million kg to Mexico.
New Jersey: 32 million kg to non-OECD countries (Indonesia & India).
Texas: 14 million kg to non-OECD countries & 33 million kg to Mexico.
Illinois: 21 million kg to non-OECD countries.
