An estimated 1.8 million metric tons of electronic waste were shipped in a controlled manner worldwide in 2019. Of this total, 1.5 million metric tons were reported as hazardous waste with prior informed consent under the Basel Convention, and 0.3 million metric tons were printed circuit board waste. Asia was the biggest overall exporter of e-waste that year, shipping roughly 1.1 million metric tons worth. Meanwhile, Africa exported just 19 million metric tons of e-waste, but imported a considerable amount of uncontrolled e-waste shipments. In total, an estimated 5.1 million metric tons of electronic waste were shipped worldwide.
Estimated controlled exports of used electrical and electronic equipment in 2019, by region and type
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Controlled exports refers to shipments of hazardous waste reported under the Basel Convention, or to materials that are shipped as separated printed circuit boards (which are fractions of high value) to a few specialized end-processors.
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United Nations Institute for Training and Research. (June 7, 2022). Estimated controlled exports of used electrical and electronic equipment in 2019, by region and type (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1337261/controlled-e-waste-exports-worldwide-by-type-and-region/
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