Chemical waste (municipal) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chemical waste (municipal) by the United States reached $4.3 million in 2024 (52.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 52.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 49.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 52.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 58.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 71.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 88.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 271.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 101.6K t |
Where the United States imports chemical waste (municipal) from
Canada alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.1M | 95% |
| China | $115K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $63K | 1.5% |
| Bahamas | $15K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 300% above the world average of $0.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chemical waste (municipal) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported chemical waste (municipal) worth $667 thousand (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (30%), Ireland (26%), Mexico (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $198K | 30% |
| Ireland | $175K | 26% |
| Mexico | $129K | 19% |
| Thailand | $78K | 12% |
| China | $35K | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 4% |
| Germany | $18K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chemical waste (municipal) imports (HS 3825.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical waste (municipal) imported by the United States?
The United States imported chemical waste (municipal) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 66 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical waste (municipal) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (3%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical waste (municipal) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 300% above the world average of $0.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical waste (municipal) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export chemical waste (municipal)?
Yes. The United States exported $667 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ireland and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical waste (municipal)?
The HS code for chemical waste (municipal) is subheading 3825.10. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3825 page.
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