2023 Annual Summary

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Full Year 2025

U.S. Exports to Non-OECD Countries declined to 125 million kg/yr in 2025 from 148 million kg/yr in 2024 with New Jersey (22%), California (17%), Texas (10%) accounting for highest exporting states.

U.S. Exports to OECD Countries declined to 260 million kg/yr in 2025 from 265 million kg/yr in 2024.

U.S. PVC Plastic waste exports to Non-OECD countries was 1.1 million kg/yr in 2025.

Highest U.S. Plastic Waste Exports in 2025 to:

  • Canada: Increased to 144 million kg/yr in 2025 from 142 million kg/yr in 2024.

  • Mexico: Decreased to 70 million kg/yr in 2025 from 87 million kg/yr in 2024.

  • Malaysia: Decreased to 20 million kg/yr in 2025 from 36 million kg/yr in 2024.

  • India: Decreased to 32 million kg/yr in 2025 from 38 million kg/yr in 2024.

  • Indonesia: Increased to 35 million kg/yr in 2025 from 19 million kg/yr in 2024.

  • Vietnam: Decreased to 17 million kg/yr in 2025 from 24 million kg/yr in 2024.

States with Highest Waste Exports to Non-OECD Countries & Mexico in 2025:

  • California: 21 million kg to Non-OECD countries & 29 million kg to Mexico.

  • New Jersey: 27 million kg to Non-OECD countries. (Indonesia & India)

  • Texas: 13 million kg to Non-OECD & 38 million kg to Mexico.

  • Illinois: 8 million kg to Non-OECD countries.

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