Plastic waste export volume South Korea 2015-2024

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H. Yoo,
Jan 16, 2025

In 2024, South Korea exported approximately 48.5 thousand tons of plastic waste, marking an increase compared to the previous year. However, since 2017, the volume of plastic waste exports has significantly declined.

Volume of plastic waste exported from South Korea from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000 tons)

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Release date

January 2025

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2015 to 2024

Special properties

HS code: 3915

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