Chemical waste (municipal) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chemical waste (municipal) was worth $76.0 million in 2024, about 3.23 million tonnes. That is an increase of 84% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76.0M | 3.23M t |
| 2023 | $79.6M | 3.17M t |
| 2022 | $75.1M | 3.07M t |
| 2021 | $68.7M | 3.05M t |
| 2020 | $40.4M | 1.78M t |
| 2019 | $44.4M | 1.43M t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 1.89M t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 1.98M t |
Top chemical waste (municipal) exporting countries
The United Kingdom is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Denmark and Germany. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $28.3M | 37% |
| Denmark | $7.0M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 4.6% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.1M | 4% |
| Slovenia | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Estonia | $986K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $970K | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Sweden (39%), Latvia (9%) and the Netherlands (6%). 66 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $29.6M | 39% |
| Latvia | $7.2M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 6.1% |
| United States | $4.3M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $2.9M | 3.8% |
| Norway | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $0.30 per kg and the United Kingdom $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3825.10: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: municipal waste. HS 3825 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chemical waste (municipal)?
The United Kingdom exported $28.3 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Denmark (9%) and Germany (9%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chemical waste (municipal)?
Sweden imported $29.6 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of Latvia (9%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chemical waste (municipal)?
It was worth $76.0 million in 2024, about 3.23 million tonnes. That is an increase of 84% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $79.6 million. 59 countries reported exports and 66 reported imports.
What is the average price of chemical waste (municipal) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $0.30 per kg and the United Kingdom $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for chemical waste (municipal)?
The HS code for chemical waste (municipal) is subheading 3825.10, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3825 page.
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