Skip to main content

Leading countries of origin for plastic waste imports in the United Kingdom in 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)

Plastic waste imports in the UK 2025, by country of origin

Last update: Sep 1, 2026

Region: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: 2025

REPORT_DATA_PROBLEMREPORT_PROBLEM_LINK_TEXTORCOPYRIGHT_INFRINGEMENT_LINK_TEXT

Related insights

  1. Imports of plastic waste in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  2. Plastic waste export destinations from the United Kingdom in 2025, by leading country (in 1,000 metric tons)
  3. Annual imports of plastic waste in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  4. Distribution of plastic waste exports from the United Kingdom in 2025, by country
  5. Plastic waste exports from the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  6. Plastic waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2025, by select destination (in metric tons)
  7. Monthly exports of plastic waste from the United Kingdom from January 2020 to February 2025 (in metric tons)
  8. Exports of plastic waste worldwide in 2025, by leading country (in 1,000 metric tons)
  9. Plastic waste trade in the UK - statistics & facts
  10. Exports of plastic waste from the United Kingdom from 2020 to 2023, by type (in 1,000 metric tons)
  11. Leading countries of origin for plastic waste, parings, and scraps imported in Spain in 2025 (in million U.S. dollars)
  12. Exports of plastic waste from the European Union in 2025, by country of origin (in 1,000 metric tons)
  13. Plastic waste exports from the United Kingdom to Turkey from 2011 to 2025 (in metric tons)
  14. Imports of plastic waste worldwide in 2025, by leading country (in 1,000 metric tons)
  15. Leading countries of destination for plastic waste exports from France in 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  16. Opinions about recycling now and in the future in the United Kingdom in 2019
  17. Main destinations for plastic waste exports from the European Union (EU-27) in 2025, by country (in 1,000 metric tons)
  18. Domestic plastic packaging recycling and exports in the United Kingdom from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  19. Plastic waste exports from the European Union from 2016 to 2025, by select destination (in 1,000 metric tons)
  20. Plastic waste exports from the Netherlands in 2025, by destination (in 1,000 metric tons)
  21. Plastic waste imports in the European Union from 2005 to 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  22. Imports of plastic waste into the Nordics in 2025, by country (in metric tons)
  23. Distribution of leading plastic waste importers worldwide in 2025, by country
  24. Japan and Britain Have Worst Plastic Waste Export Balance
  25. Leading countries of origin for plastic waste imports in India in 2025 (in metric tons)
  26. Leading countries of destination for plastic waste, parings, and scraps exported from Spain in 2025 (in million U.S. dollars)
  27. Plastic waste imports in Malaysia in 2025, by leading country of origin (in 1,000 metric tons)
  28. Exports of electrical and electronic waste and scrap from the United Kingdom in 2025, by leading destination (in metric tons)
  29. Exports of plastic waste from the Nordics in 2025, by country (in metric tons)
  30. Plastic waste exports from France from 2010 to 2025 (in 1,000 metric tons)
  31. Ranking of countries that exported the largest amount of plastic waste worldwide in 2023 (in metric tons)
  32. Leading destinations for plastic scrap exports from the United States in 2025, by country (in 1,000 metric tons)
  33. Plastic waste in the UK
  34. Malaysia New Hub for Plastic Waste as China Exits Market
  35. The Countries Importing the World's Plastic Waste
  36. Plastic waste in the UK - statistics & facts
  37. Recycling in the UK
  38. Where The EU Exports Its Waste
  39. Plastics industry in Europe - statistics & facts
  40. Plastic waste in Europe
  41. Plastic waste in Europe - statistics & facts
  42. Plastic industry in China- statistics and facts
  43. Recycling in the Nordics - statistics & facts
  44. Waste trade worldwide - statistics & facts
  45. Plastic waste in Europe
  46. Plastic waste in the Asia-Pacific region - statistics & facts
  47. Recycling in the UK - statistics & facts
  48. Waste management in the UK
  49. Household waste in England - statistics & facts
  50. Plastic waste in India
You need a Statista Account for unlimited access.
  • Immediate access to 1m+ statistics
  • Incl. source references
  • Download as PNG, PDF, XLS, PPT
Compare Plans
We’re happy to help

Get in touch with us for additional information

Feel free to contact us anytime. We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible.

Get in touch