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Total US exports were 54 million kg/month in April 2026 with 22% shipped to non-OECD countries.

US exports to non-OECD countries were 11.5 million kg/month with New Jersey (31%) accounting for the highest exporting state.

Highest US Exports in April 2026 to:

  • Canada (12.6 million kg/month) equals 79 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Mexico (20.8 million kg/month) equals 130 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • India (4.2 million kg/month) equals 27 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Malaysia (2.9 million kg/month) equals 18 TEU shipping containers PER DAY. These imports are banned by Malaysia.

  • Vietnam (1.2 million kg/month) equals 8 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Turkey (4.1 million kg/month) equals 26 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

States with Highest Waste Exports to Non-OECD Countries & Mexico in April 2026:

  • California: 2.2 million kg/month to non-OECD countries & 17.4 million kg/month to Mexico.

  • New Jersey: 2.6 million kg/month to non-OECD countries.

  • Ohio: 1.1 million kg/month to non-OECD countries.

  • Texas: 0.8 million kg/month to non-OECD countries & 3.1 million kg/month to Mexico.


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