Chemical waste (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chemical waste (other) was worth $82.0 million in 2024, about 1.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $82.0M | 1.06M t |
| 2023 | $96.9M | 725.3K t |
| 2022 | $84.2M | 681.7K t |
| 2021 | $88.9M | 622.4K t |
| 2020 | $70.9M | 551.3K t |
| 2019 | $78.2M | 665.4K t |
| 2018 | $102.6M | 719.9K t |
| 2017 | $81.3M | 520.6K t |
Top chemical waste (other) exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Latvia and China. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 104 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $16.0M | 20% |
| Latvia | $11.5M | 14% |
| China | $9.8M | 12% |
| Poland | $6.4M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $3.5M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (31%), Germany (9%) and Ukraine (8%). 128 countries imported it, and the top three take 48% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.3M | 31% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 9.3% |
| Ukraine | $6.2M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 7% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 4.5% |
| China | $3.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $5.81 per kg and China $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 3825.90: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: n.e.c. in 3825 or 27.10. HS 3825 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chemical waste (other)?
India exported $16.0 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Latvia (14%) and China (12%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chemical waste (other)?
The United States imported $25.3 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Ukraine (8%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chemical waste (other)?
It was worth $82.0 million in 2024, about 1.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $102.6 million. 104 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of chemical waste (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $5.81 per kg and China $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for chemical waste (other)?
The HS code for chemical waste (other) is subheading 3825.90, 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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