Waste paper net import volume in China 2010-2024

Published by C. Textor, May 8, 2025

In 2024, the net imports of waste paper to China amounted to around 590,000 metric tons. The net import volume dropped considerably between 2016 and 2021. The domestic waste paper volume collected for recycling in China amounted to 69.71 million metric tons in 2024.

Net import volume of waste paper in China from 2010 to 2024 (in million metric tons)

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Statistic: Net import volume of waste paper in China from 2010 to 2024 (in million metric tons)

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May 2025

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China

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2010 to 2024

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