In 2023, South Korea was amongt the largest importers of electrical and electronic waste and scrap worldwide, at over 527,000 metric tons. India followed, with some 389,000 metric tons imported. The majority of global e-waste imports are estimated to be carried out in an uncontrolled manner.
Imports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap in selected countries worldwide in 2023
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Figures refer to the leading importers for which data was available.
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Figures have been rounded.
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Trade Map. (June 28, 2024). Imports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap in selected countries worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1389304/e-waste-imports-worldwide-by-country/
Trade Map. "Imports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap in selected countries worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 28, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1389304/e-waste-imports-worldwide-by-country/
Trade Map. (2024). Imports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap in selected countries worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1389304/e-waste-imports-worldwide-by-country/
Trade Map. "Imports of Electrical and Electronic Waste and Scrap in Selected Countries Worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1389304/e-waste-imports-worldwide-by-country/
Trade Map, Imports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap in selected countries worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1389304/e-waste-imports-worldwide-by-country/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Imports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap in selected countries worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], Trade Map, June 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1389304/e-waste-imports-worldwide-by-country/
