2023 Annual Summary

Key Messages

Full Year 2023

EU exports to all countries increased to 1.32 billion kg/yr in 2023 from 1.04 billion kg/yr in 2022 with 57% going to non-OECD countries.

EU exports to non-OECD countries increased to 750 million kg/yr in 2023 from 517 million kg/yr in 2022.

Highest EU Plastic Waste Exports in 2023 to:

• Turkey: Decreased to 316 million kg/yr in 2023 from 346 million kg/yr in 2022.

• Malaysia: Increased to 283 million kg/yr in 2023 from 184 million kg/yr in 2022.

• Vietnam: Increased to 148 million kg/yr in 2023 from 100 million kg/yr in 2022.

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