Try our corporate solution for free!
(212) 419-8294
vianny.gutierrez-cruz@statista.com

Plastic waste exports by the European Union EU-27 2020, by destination

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 16, 2021
Turkey was the main destination for plastic waste exports from the European Union (EU-27) in 2020, having imported roughly 700,000 metric tons. This was followed by Malaysia, which received 363,000 metric tons of plastic waste. The main destinations for EU plastic waste exports have changed considerably in recent years. Up until 2017, China was the main destination for EU plastic waste exports. However, shipments to China have plummeted since 2018 due to the country's ban on most types of foreign waste imports. As a result, exports to country's such as Turkey and Malaysia surged as the EU looked to find new trading partners.

Main destinations for plastic waste exports from the European Union in 2020, by country (in metric tons)

Exclusive Premium statistic

You need a Statista Account for unlimited access.

  • Full access to 1m statistics

  • Incl. source references

  • Available to download in PNG, PDF, XLS format

Statista Accounts
Starting from $39   $59 per month
View for free

Access to this and all other statistics on 80,000 topics from

$468 / Year
$708 / Year

© Statista 2022
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.

Single Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$59 $39 / Month *
in the first 12 months
Corporate Account
Full access

Corporate solution including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Statistics on "Plastic waste in Europe"

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Plastic waste in EuropeEnvironmental pollution worldwidePlastics industry worldwidePlastic waste in the UKPlastic waste in the United States
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu