European Union Export Data
Plastic waste trade exports to non-OECD countries has dramatically increased in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023, most likely due to high energy costs shutting down plastic recycling operations in the E.U.
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E.U. plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries rose to 56.8 million kg/month in January 2023 from 28.1 million kg/month in May 2022.
- Increase in E.U. exports to Turkey from 4.5 million kg/month in June 2021 to 10.7 million kg/month in January 2023
