In 2023, Ireland was the leading exporter of plastic waste to the United Kingdom, with shipments amounting to 39.2 thousand metric tons. The Netherlands ranked second, with 34.2 thousand tons. The country was also the second-leading destination for UK plastic waste exports that year.
Leading countries of origin for plastic waste imports in the United Kingdom in 2023
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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