Plastic scrap exports in the United States 2023, by destination
The United States is one of the biggest exporters of plastic scrap in the world. In the first half of 2023, Canada was the leading destination for U.S. scrap plastic, with shipments amounting to 177 million pounds. Mexico followed, importing 86 million pounds of scrap plastic.
The U.S. is one of the largest plastic waste producers worldwide.
The U.S. is one of the largest plastic waste producers worldwide.
