Scrap Plastic in   United States

Overview In January 2024 United States' Scrap Plastic exports accounted up to $30.3M and imports accounted up to $28.7M, resulting in a positive trade balance of $1.58M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of United States'   Scrap Plastic have increased by $13.8M (83.2%) from $16.5M to $30.3M, while imports increased by $11.1M (63%) from $17.6M to $28.7M.

Destinations In January 2024, Scrap Plastic were exported mostly to Vietnam ($13.4M), Canada ($6.19M), Mexico ($3.76M), India ($1.45M), and Malaysia ($1.43M), and were imported mostly from Canada ($6.22M), Mexico ($3.39M), Taiwan ($2.4M), Thailand ($2.24M), and Indonesia ($1.95M).

Growth In January 2024, the increase in Scrap Plastic's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to India ($725k or 45.6%), Bangladesh ($172k or 325%), and Singapore ($116k or 884%). In January 2024, the increase in Scrap Plastic's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Thailand ($636k or 128%), Japan ($197k or 269%), and Denmark ($84.2k or 148%).